Mosese Tuipulotu

Mosese Tuipulotu
Born (2001-05-05) 5 May 2001
Melbourne, Australia
Height182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight102 kg (225 lb; 16 st 1 lb)
SchoolSt Kevin's College
Notable relativeSione Tuipulotu (brother)
Rugby union career
Position Centre
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022–24 Waratahs 5 (0)
2024– Edinburgh 22 (15)
Correct as of 24 November 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2024– Scotland A 1 (0)
Correct as of 24 November 2024

Mosese Tuipulotu (born 5 May 2001) is an Australian born Scottish rugby union player, currently playing for Edinburgh Rugby. He previously played for the Waratahs. His preferred position is centre.[1]

Early career

Tuipulotu was born in Melbourne, Australia and is the brother of Scotland international Sione Tuipulotu.[2] Like his brother, he is also eligible for Tonga via his father[3] and for Scotland via his grandmother.[4]

Club career

Tuipulotu played his junior rugby in Victoria, playing in the Dewar Shield. He moved to New South Wales in 2021, representing the Eastern Suburbs team.[5] He was first named in the Waratahs squad for the 2022 season, although did not feature due to injury.[6] He was again named in the squad for 2023,[7] and made his debut in Round 4 of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season against the Hurricanes.[8] In the same week, he was heavily linked to a move to Scotland.[9][10]

In May 2024, it was announced that Tuipulotu had signed a two-year contract with United Rugby Championship team Edinburgh.[11]

International career

In October 2024, Tuipolotu was named in the Scotland squad for the autumn nations series alongside his brother who was also named as captain. He played for Scotland A against Chile in Nov 2024.[12]

References

  1. ↑ "Mosese Tuipulotu". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  2. ↑ "Sione Tuipulotu's brother Mosese says his future lies with Australia not Scotland". The Scotsman. 13 February 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  3. ↑ "Tuipulotu warding off Scottish interest as he commits to Waratahs". Rugby.com.au. 1 June 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  4. ↑ "Mosese Tuipulotu on Scottish Rugby radar with reports of lucrative multi-year deal on offer". The Scotsman. 15 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  5. ↑ "Waratahs mates face off in Charter Hall Shute Shield". NSW Waratahs. 29 April 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  6. ↑ "NSW Waratahs unveil 2022 Super Rugby Pacific squad" (Press release). NSW Waratahs. 22 November 2021. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  7. ↑ "NSW Waratahs 2023 Super Rugby Pacific squad revealed" (Press release). NSW Waratahs. 6 November 2022. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  8. ↑ "Team News: Jorgensen returns, Donaldson to start at ten for Hurricanes hit out" (Press release). NSW Waratahs. 15 March 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  9. ↑ "The uncapped Waratah mulling a $225k a year offer from Scotland". Sydney Morning Herald. 15 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  10. ↑ "Mosese Tuipulotu: Glasgow Warriors keen as Gregor Townsend hails player of 'real potential'". The Scotsman. 16 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  11. ↑ Burke, Andy. "My brother is just what Edinburgh need - Tuipulotu". BBC Sport. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  12. ↑ Moffat, Colin. "Tuipulotu to captain Scotland in autumn Tests". BBC Sport. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
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