Sosefo Fifita

Sosefo "Jojo" Fifita (born 8 January 2003) is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who plays as a er or for the Gold Coast Titans in the National Rugby League (NRL).

Background Fifita is the son of former Tongan rugby star Pila Fifita and is of Aboriginal heritage. His second cousin, David Fifita, plays for the South Sydney Rabbitohs but previously played with him at the Titans. At three years of age, Sosefo moved to Japan when his father agreed to play for Munakata Sanix Blues before the family moved to Brisbane two years later. At 10 years of age, the Fifita family settled on the Gold Coast where Sosefo played junior rugby union for the Southport Eagles. Sosefo attended The Southport School where played rugby union in the prestigious GPS competition and would score four tries in a single game with Wallabies Head Coach Dave Rennie in attendance. Fifita is also a former U15 national junior sprint champion over 100 metres.

Playing career 2022 In June 2022, Fifita was selected for the Queensland Maroons U19s, starting at left centre in 32–4 loss to New South Wales Blues U19s. In round 18 of the 2022 NRL season, Fifita made his first grade debut for the Gold Coast against Brisbane, which the club lost 16–12.

2023 Fifita played a total of 14 matches for the Gold Coast in the 2023 NRL season and scored three tries as the club finished 14th on the table.

2024 Fifita made 19 appearances for the Gold Coast throughout the 2024 NRL season and scored ten tries as the club finished 14th on the table. On 26 November, it was announced that Fifita had re-signed until the end of the 2029 season.

2025 Fifita played 17 games for the Gold Coast in the 2025 NRL season and scored 11 tries as the club narrowly avoided the wooden spoon finishing 16th.

2026 He made his Queensland debut in Game 1 of the 2026 State of Origin on 27 May 2026 in the 22-20 defeat.

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