Tevita Naufahu

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Tevita Naufahu
Personal information
Born2005
New Zealand
Playing information
Position Wing, Centre
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2025– Dolphins 42008
Source: [1]
As of 16 August 2025

Tevita Naufahu is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a winger and centre for the Dolphins in the National Rugby League (NRL).

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Background

Naufahu was born in New Zealand and is of Tongan heritage. [2] He attended St Kentigern College in Auckland, where he played in the First XV rugby union team and represented New Zealand Schools before switching to rugby league. Naufahu later joined the Dolphins’ development list ahead of the 2025 season. [3] [2]

Playing career

Queensland Cup

Naufahu played for the Central Queensland Capras in the 2025 Hostplus Cup, scoring eight tries in nine appearances. He averaged 135 running metres per game, made 47 tackle breaks and recorded a tackle efficiency of 82.7%. [4]

NRL

Naufahu made his NRL debut in Round 19 of the 2025 season, starting on the wing in a 24–12 loss to the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at PointsBet Stadium. [5] [3] [1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Tevita Naufahu – Career Stats & Summary". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Dolphins confirm development list for 2025". Zero Tackle. 19 November 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Kiwi NRL Spotlight: Tevita Naufahu Debuts for Dolphins". The Niche Cache. 18 July 2025. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  4. "Tevita Naufahu – Capras Profile". QRL.com.au. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  5. "Tevita Naufahu – Dolphins Profile". DolphinsNRL.com.au. Retrieved 22 July 2025.