Maika Tuitubou
| Born | 2 June 2003 Lakeba, Fiji | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 95 kg (209 lb; 14 st 13 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Swami Vivekananda College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Maika Tuitubou (born 2 June 2003) is a Fijian rugby union player, who plays for the Drua. His preferred position is centre.[1]
Early career
Tuitubou is from Lakeba but grew up in Nadi.[2] He attended Swami Vivekananda College where he played rugby.[3] He came through the rugby system in Nadi, representing the side in the Skipper Cup,[4] while also representing Norths in Australia.[5] In 2023, he represented the Fiji U20 national side.[6]
Professional career
Tuitubou was named in the Drua squad for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.[7] He earned his first selection for the side in Round 11 against the Chiefs, being named to start,[8] as the Drua lost to the Chiefs.[9]
References
- ↑ "Maika Tuitubou". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
- ↑ "Baptism of fire for Tuitubou". FBC News. 24 April 2026. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
- ↑ "Former SVC student excited to line up with Vakatawa in Drua debut". Fiji Village. 25 April 2026. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
- ↑ "Drua target quarters after breakthrough win". Fiji Sun. 23 April 2026. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
- ↑ "2026 Hospital Cup Season Preview: Norths with Dan Ritchie". Rugby News. 18 March 2026. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
- ↑ "Vodafone Fiji U20 names unchanged run-on side against England". Fiji Village. 28 June 2023. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
- ↑ "Fijian Drua unveil 2026 squad" (Press release). Fijian Drua. 6 November 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
- ↑ @Fijian_Drua (22 April 2026). "Tuitubou set for Drua debut this Super Round" (Tweet). Retrieved 26 April 2026 – via X (formerly Twitter).
- ↑ "Chiefs punish Fijian Drua to remain second on Super Rugby ladder". Super Rugby. 26 April 2026. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
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