Sione Tuihalamaka

Sione Tuihalamaka (born September 18, 1991) is an American former professional football and rugby player. He played college football at the University of Arizona, and professionally with the Portland Thunder and Los Angeles KISS of the Arena Football League (AFL). He played rugby for the San Diego Breakers of PRO Rugby, and the San Diego Legion and LA Giltinis of Major League Rugby (MLR).

Early life Tuihalamaka played high school football for Junípero Serra High School in Gardena, California. He was named All-Del Rey League Lineman of the Year and first-team defense in 2008. He earned Daily Breeze All-Area honors in 2007 and 2008. Tuihalamaka was also named MaxPreps Division 3 First-Team All-State and PrepStar All-West his senior year, recording 83 tackles and thirteen sacks.

American football Tuihalamaka played for the Arizona Wildcats from 2009 to 2013. He was redshirted in 2009. On June 10, 2015, he was assigned to the Los Angeles KISS of the AFL. Tuihalamaka was placed on recallable reassignment on July 7, 2015.

Rugby union Tuihalamaka began playing rugby union for the San Diego Breakers in 2016. Tuihalamaka continued his rugby career with the San Diego Legion, of Major League Rugby, in 2018.

Personal life Sione is of Tongan descent.