Siaosi Nginingini (born 17 October 1998) is a Tongan rugby union player, who played for Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby and plays for North Harbour in the National Provincial Championship. His preferred position is halfback.[1]
| Date of birth | 17 October 1998 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 90 kg (198 lb; 14 st 2 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early career
editNginingini plays his club rugby for Massey RFC.[2] He had previously played for Tongan side Falaleu RFC and came through the academy system at Counties Manukau having been named in their U19 side.[3]
Professional career
editNginingini has represented North Harbour in the National Provincial Championship since 2021, being named in their full squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC.[4] He had previously played for Counties Manukau in the 2019 Mitre 10 Cup. He was called into the Moana Pasifika squad as an injury replacement during the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season, making his debut for the side in Round 1w of the season against the Chiefs.[5] In 2024 he also made his debut for the Tongan national side making his debut against Romania in November, before scoring his first try against the United States.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Siaosi Nginingini". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ "Senior Awards Evening, Congratulations to this years award winners". Massey RFC. 25 September 2024. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ "Counties Manukau U19 side named to defend the Micheal Jones memorial trophy". Counties Manukau Steelers. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ "North Harbour Rugby squad confirmed for 2024 Bunnings Warehouse NPC". North Harbour Rugby (Press release). 25 July 2024. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
- ^ "Chiefs edge closer to home final with Moana thumping". Super Rugby. 10 May 2024. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ "Eagles celebrate historic win over Tonga in France". Americas Rugby News. 16 November 2024. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
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