About Mike Tamoaieta
Lived 1995 – 2019 (aged 23). Mike Tamoaieta was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Michael Tamoaieta (6 July 1995 – 1 March 2019) was a Samoan-born rugby union player. A prop, Tamoaieta represented at a provincial level, and played for the in the Super Rugby competition.
Tamoaieta died on 1 March 2019.
Professional career 2017–2019 In August 2017, the North Harbour Rugby Union released their 33-man squad for the 2017 Mitre 10 Cup with the inclusion of Tamoaieta. He was one of five players announced to make their debut in week one of the competition against Otago at QBE Stadium. Tamoaieta started in the match day fifteen at tighthead prop.
Personal life Death Tamoaieta died on 1 March 2019, aged 23, at his home in Auckland which was announced on social media by his partner Helen Ti'eti'e the following day. The cause of death was not made public. Tributes and condolences were offered by New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew, New Zealand international Ardie Savea, and the Blues Super Rugby franchise.
Statistics Updated: 29 September 2018 Source: Michael Tamoaieta Rugby History
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Who was Mike Tamoaieta?
New Zealand rugby union player (1995-2019)
When was Mike Tamoaieta born?
Mike Tamoaieta was born on 6 July 1995 in Apia.
When did Mike Tamoaieta die?
Mike Tamoaieta died on 1 March 2019 in Auckland.
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Mike Tamoaieta was a rugby union player.
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Mike Tamoaieta was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mike Tamoaieta. https://biography.guide/mike-tamoaieta/
MLA: "Mike Tamoaieta." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mike-tamoaieta/.
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