About Maliu Niuafe
Born 2003. Maliu Niuafe is a rugby union player.
Maliu Niuafe (born 3 July 2003) is an American rugby union player, currently playing for the in Major League Rugby (MLR). His preferred position is prop.
Early career Niuafe was born in California, but raised in New Zealand. He attended Aorere College in Auckland and represented the Blues academy at U18 and U20 level. He was named in the New Zealand U20 side in 2023.
Professional career Niuafe signed his first professional contract for ahead of the 2025 Major League Rugby season. He would make fifteen appearances in his first season, before returning to New Zealand in the off-season, where he was named in the squad for the 2025 Bunnings NPC. He signed for the ahead of the 2026 Major League Rugby season.
Niuafe made his debut for the United States national team in September 2025, debuting against Samoa.
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Who is Maliu Niuafe?
American rugby union player
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Maliu Niuafe was born on 3 July 2003.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Maliu Niuafe. https://biography.guide/maliu-niuafe/
MLA: "Maliu Niuafe." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/maliu-niuafe/.
Chicago: "Maliu Niuafe." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/maliu-niuafe/.
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