Faitala Moleka

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Faitala Moleka
Born (2005-01-29) 29 January 2005 (age 20)
Sydney
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly Half, Fullback
Super Rugby
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2023–Present Brumbies 5 (35)
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2023–PresentFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 26 (58)

Faitala Moleka (born 29 January 2005) is an Australian rugby union player. She competes for Australia internationally and for the ACT Brumbies in the Super Rugby Women's competition.

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Personal life

Moleka is one of eight siblings, her younger sister Manu'a also plays for the ACT Brumbies and was called into the Wallaroos extended squad ahead of their test against Fiji in 2025. [1] [2]

Rugby career

In December 2022, Moleka represented New South Wales Under 17 Girls in a sevens competition that was organised by Rugby Australia. [3]

Moleka played in the Brumbies Super W trial game against the Melbourne Rebels, she converted her own try in her sides 36–12 win. [4] She debuted for the Brumbies against the Fijiana Drua in their opening match of the 2023 Super W season. [5] [6] She switched to fullback in their round three clash with the Queensland Reds after debuting at fly-half. [7]

In round four of Super W, she kicked a penalty in the 76th minute to help her side edge the Melbourne Rebels in their 30–23 win. [8] [9] Moleka scored a try and made six successful conversions in the final round match against the Western Force, the Brumbies triumphed 45–27. [10] [11] Her side met the Queensland Reds again in the semifinals, they narrowly lost 20–23. [12] [13]

Moleka made her test debut for the Wallaroos against Fiji on 20 May 2023 at the Allianz Stadium. [14] [15]

In 2025, she was called into the Wallaroos side for the Women's Rugby World Cup in England. [16] [17]

References

  1. ↑ Williamson, Nathan (8 May 2025). "The Great Eight: The players to watch in Pacific Four". wallaroos.rugby. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  2. ↑ Williamson, Nathan (29 April 2025). "'Wholesome': Moleka sisters soaking up Wallaroos camp 'blessing'". wallaroos.rugby. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  3. ↑ "NSW Rugby Youth 7s squads announced". nsw.rugby. 23 November 2022. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  4. ↑ "Super W Match Report: Brumbies go down to Rebels in Wagga Wagga". brumbies.rugby. 11 February 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  5. ↑ "ACT Brumbies unveil 2023 Super W squad". brumbies.rugby. 14 February 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  6. ↑ "Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies Super W confirm side for Round 1 against Fijiana Drua". brumbies.rugby. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  7. ↑ "Kemp fit for Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies trip to Brisbane". brumbies.rugby. 5 April 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  8. ↑ "Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies Super W Make Changes for Melbourne Rebels Contest". brumbies.rugby. 12 April 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  9. ↑ "Brumbies snatch victory over Rebels in Super W thriller". brumbies.rugby. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  10. ↑ "Vice-Captains Kate Holland and Jay Huriwai return to Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies Super W side for Western Force clash". brumbies.rugby. 20 April 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  11. ↑ "Force go down fighting in final Super W clash". westernforce.rugby. 22 April 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  12. ↑ "Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies Super W Name Side for Qld Reds Semi-Final". brumbies.rugby. 27 April 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  13. ↑ "Reds secure Grand Final berth with win over Brumbies". reds.rugby. 30 April 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  14. ↑ Williamson, Nathan (20 May 2023). "Wallaroos send off Parry in style with Fijiana victory". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  15. ↑ Williamson, Nathan (17 May 2023). "Wallaroos name four debutants for opening Test of 2023 against Fijiana". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  16. ↑ "Wallaroos announce squad for Rugby World Cup 2025". Rugby Australia. 4 August 2025. Archived from the original on 4 August 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  17. ↑ "Injury boosts as Australia names squad for Women's RWC 2025". Rugby World Cup 2025 England. 8 April 2025. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
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