Sama Malolo (born 19 February 1998) is a professional rugby union player, who currently plays as a hooker for Auckland in New Zealand's domestic National Provincial Championship competition[1] and Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby.[2] Born in New Zealand, he represents Samoa at international level after qualifying on ancestry grounds.

Sama Malolo
Date of birth (1998-02-19) 19 February 1998 (age 26)
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight109 kg (240 lb; 17 st 2 lb)
SchoolAuckland Grammar School
UniversityUniversity of Wollongong
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team Moana Pasifika, Auckland
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017 Perth Spirit 7 (20)
2018 Melbourne Rebels 1 (0)
2018–2021 Southern Districts 18 (40)
2021–2022 Utah Warriors 12 (55)
2023 San Diego Legion 16 (20)
2024– Moana Pasifika 10 (10)
2024– Auckland 2 (0)
Correct as of 5 November 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018 Australia U20 1 (0)
2023– Samoa 13 (20)
Correct as of 5 November 2024

Club career

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He previously played for Rebels in the Super Rugby competition.[3] He also played for the Utah Warriors in Major League Rugby (MLR).

Career statistics

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Club summary

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As of 15 July 2018[4]
Season Team Games Starts Sub Mins Tries Cons Pens Drops Points Yel Red
2018 Rebels 1 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 1 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

References

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  1. ^ "Auckland Rugby names the 2024 NPC squad with a novel 'reverse jersey presentation'". Auckland Rugby (Press release). 29 July 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Moana Pasifika Squad Announcement 2024". Moana Pasifika (Press release). 9 November 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  3. ^ "Players - Melbourne Rebles". www.melbournerebels.com. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  4. ^ "Player Statistics". It's Rugby.
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