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Ma'ama Vaipulu

b. 1989

New Zealand rugby union player

Rugby union player
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About Ma'ama Vaipulu

Born 1989. Ma'ama Vaipulu is a New Zealand rugby union player.

Maama Vaipulu (born 21 July 1989) is a New Zealand rugby player of Tongan descent. He represented Counties Manukau and the Chiefs in New Zealand and Tonga on an international level. Currently he plays in the number 8 and occasionally flanker position for the France based Top 14 side, Castres.

Career

Vaipulu started his professional career with the Counties Manukau Steelers during the 2012 ITM Cup, playing in the number eight position he immediately became a regular in the starting 15 and helped his side to become established in the ITM Cup Premiership. His physical play and explosiveness for the Steelers saw him named in the squad for the 2015 Super Rugby season.

As of 2016 Vaipulu has been with Castres Olympique in France where they took out the French title in 2018 and representing Tonga's 'Ikale Tahi team in the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan where they finished 4th in their round after a win against USA.

Honours Club Castres Top 14: 2017–18

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Important facts

Born
21 July 1989, Kawakawa
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Rugby union player
Nationality
New Zealand
Education
Pukekohe High School
Also known as
Maama Vaipulu

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ma'ama Vaipulu?

New Zealand rugby union player

When was Ma'ama Vaipulu born?

Ma'ama Vaipulu was born on 21 July 1989 in Kawakawa.

What is Ma'ama Vaipulu's occupation?

Ma'ama Vaipulu is a rugby union player.

What nationality is Ma'ama Vaipulu?

Ma'ama Vaipulu is New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ma'ama Vaipulu

· Wikidata: Q18632289

· DBpedia: Maama Vaipulu

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