John Ulugia

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John Ulugia
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Birth nameJohn Ulugia
Date of birth (1986-01-17) 17 January 1986 (age 38)
Place of birth Auckland, New Zealand
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight113 kg (249 lb)
SchoolNoble Park, VIC
Occupation(s)Professional rugby union footballer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop, Hooker
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2014–2020 Clermont Auvergne 130 (40)
2020–2022 Bayonne 31 (5)
Correct as of 1 May 2021
Super Rugby
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2006–10,23 Brumbies 13 (0)
2011–13 Waratahs 37 (10)
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
Australian Schoolboys

John Ulugia (born 17 January 1986), is an Australian rugby union player. He played for the ACT Brumbies as either a prop or hooker. In 2010, he shifted to play in the Sydney club rugby competition and was signed by the NSW Waratahs for the 2011 season. He joined ASM Clermont Auvergne, French Top 14 rugby club, on 1 July 2014.

He was born in New Zealand, but moved to Australia as a small child. His family, including cousin and fellow rugby player Digby Ioane, are of Samoan heritage. [1]

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References

  1. Around The Fringes | Let's Be Up Front: John Ulugua, Paul Cook, NSW Waratahs v Lions match programme, 21 May 2011 (via Behind The Ruck)