Sione Fukofuka
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Sione Fukofuka is an Australian rugby union coach. He has been appointed as the next coach of the Wallaroos, with his term to begin in 2027.[1][2]
Early career
Fukofuka taught English and Physical Education at Brisbane State High School for sixteen years.[3]
Coaching career
Fukofuka was the Development coach for the Australian Youth Women's sevens team to the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games, and for the Australian Men's sevens team in 2019.[3][4] From 2014 to 2017 he was the Queensland Women's sevens team's Head Coach.[3][5]
In 2020, he was the Head Coach for the Sunnybank Rugby side in the Queensland Premier Rugby competition.[3][5] He was the Queensland Reds Women's attack coach.[5][6] He also served as the Wallaroos assistant coach for three years.[5][7]
He was appointed Head Coach of the United States women's national rugby union team in 2023.[6][4]
He left his position in the US after the 2025 RWC and on December 17 of that year he was named Head Coach of the Scotland women's national rugby union team.[8]
References
- ↑ Bone, Alyssa. "Hunt for Wallaroos coach ends as former assistant appointed". nine.com.au. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
- ↑ Pentony, Luke. "Wallaroos name Sione Fukofuka as head coach in 2029 Rugby World Cup build-up". ABC. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Introducing Sione". Canterbury College. 2020-01-28. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- 1 2 "Sione Fukofuka named new Head Coach of USA Women". Americas Rugby News. 2023-11-08. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- 1 2 3 4 Tucker, Jim (2022-11-26). "Queensland Reds coaching staff confirmed for 2023 Buildcorp Super W season". reds.rugby. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- 1 2 Cahill, Calder (2023-11-07). "Sione Fukofuka appointed as next USA Women's Eagles Head Coach". eagles.rugby. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ↑ Worthington, Sam (2024-05-14). "Familiar face on sidelines puts Wallaroos on edge". Nine. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ↑ "Fukofuka appointed Scotland women head coach". BBC. 17 December 2025. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
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