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==Professional career==
==Professional career==
Tuipulotu played his junior rugby in [[Victoria (state)|Victoria]], playing in the [[Dewar Shield]]. He moved to New South Wales in 2021, representing the [[Eastern Suburbs RUFC|Eastern Suburbs]] team.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://nsw.rugby/news/2021/04/29/waratahs-mates-face-off-in-charter-hall-shute-shield|title=Waratahs mates face off in Charter Hall Shute Shield|work=NSW Waratahs|date=29 April 2021|access-date=19 March 2023}}</ref> He was first named in the Waratahs squad for the [[2022 Super Rugby Pacific season|2022]] season, although did not feature due to injury.<ref name="NSW Waratahs unveil 2022 Super Rugby Pacific squad">{{cite press release | url=https://nsw.rugby/news/nsw-waratahs-unveil-2022-super-rugby-pacific-squad-20211121 | title=NSW Waratahs unveil 2022 Super Rugby Pacific squad | publisher=NSW Waratahs | date=22 November 2021 | access-date=22 November 2021}}</ref> He was again named in the squad for 2023,<ref name="NSW Waratahs 2023 Super Rugby Pacific squad revealed">{{cite press release | url=https://nsw.rugby/news/nsw-waratahs-2023-super-rugby-pacific-revealed-2022114 | title=NSW Waratahs 2023 Super Rugby Pacific squad revealed | publisher=NSW Waratahs | date=6 November 2022 | access-date=6 November 2022}}</ref> and made his debut in Round 4 of the [[2023 Super Rugby Pacific season]] against the {{Rut|Hurricanes}}.<ref name="Team News: Jorgensen returns, Donaldson to start at ten for Hurricanes hit out">{{cite press release | url=https://nsw.rugby/news/team-news-jorgensen-returns-donaldson-to-start-at-ten-for-hurricanes-hit-out-2023314 | title=Team News: Jorgensen returns, Donaldson to start at ten for Hurricanes hit out | publisher=NSW Waratahs | date=15 March 2023 | access-date=16 March 2023}}</ref> In the same week, he was heavily linked to a move to Scotland.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/the-uncapped-waratah-mulling-a-225k-a-year-offer-from-scotland-20230315-p5cs9s.html|title=The uncapped Waratah mulling a $225k a year offer from Scotland|work=Sydney Morning Herald|date=15 March 2023|access-date=19 March 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.scotsman.com/sport/rugby-union/mosese-tuipulotu-glasgow-warriors-keen-as-gregor-townsend-hails-player-of-real-potential-4068070|title=Mosese Tuipulotu: Glasgow Warriors keen as Gregor Townsend hails player of ‘real potential’|work=The Scotsman|date=16 March 2023|access-date=19 March 2023}}</ref>
Tuipulotu played his junior rugby in [[Victoria (state)|Victoria]], playing in the [[Dewar Shield]]. He moved to New South Wales in 2021, representing the [[Eastern Suburbs RUFC|Eastern Suburbs]] team.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://nsw.rugby/news/2021/04/29/waratahs-mates-face-off-in-charter-hall-shute-shield|title=Waratahs mates face off in Charter Hall Shute Shield|work=NSW Waratahs|date=29 April 2021|access-date=19 March 2023}}</ref> He was first named in the Waratahs squad for the [[2022 Super Rugby Pacific season|2022]] season, although did not feature due to injury.<ref name="NSW Waratahs unveil 2022 Super Rugby Pacific squad">{{cite press release | url=https://nsw.rugby/news/nsw-waratahs-unveil-2022-super-rugby-pacific-squad-20211121 | title=NSW Waratahs unveil 2022 Super Rugby Pacific squad | publisher=NSW Waratahs | date=22 November 2021 | access-date=22 November 2021}}</ref> He was again named in the squad for 2023,<ref name="NSW Waratahs 2023 Super Rugby Pacific squad revealed">{{cite press release | url=https://nsw.rugby/news/nsw-waratahs-2023-super-rugby-pacific-revealed-2022114 | title=NSW Waratahs 2023 Super Rugby Pacific squad revealed | publisher=NSW Waratahs | date=6 November 2022 | access-date=6 November 2022}}</ref> and made his debut in Round 4 of the [[2023 Super Rugby Pacific season]] against the {{Rut|Hurricanes}}.<ref name="Team News: Jorgensen returns, Donaldson to start at ten for Hurricanes hit out">{{cite press release | url=https://nsw.rugby/news/team-news-jorgensen-returns-donaldson-to-start-at-ten-for-hurricanes-hit-out-2023314 | title=Team News: Jorgensen returns, Donaldson to start at ten for Hurricanes hit out | publisher=NSW Waratahs | date=15 March 2023 | access-date=16 March 2023}}</ref> In the same week, he was heavily linked to a move to Scotland.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/the-uncapped-waratah-mulling-a-225k-a-year-offer-from-scotland-20230315-p5cs9s.html|title=The uncapped Waratah mulling a $225k a year offer from Scotland|work=Sydney Morning Herald|date=15 March 2023|access-date=19 March 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.scotsman.com/sport/rugby-union/mosese-tuipulotu-glasgow-warriors-keen-as-gregor-townsend-hails-player-of-real-potential-4068070|title=Mosese Tuipulotu: Glasgow Warriors keen as Gregor Townsend hails player of ‘real potential’|work=The Scotsman|date=16 March 2023|access-date=19 March 2023}}</ref>

In May 2024, it was announced that Tuipulotu had signed a two year contract with [[United Rugby Championship]] team [[Edinburgh Rugby|Edinburgh]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Burke |first1=Andy |title=My brother is just what Edinburgh need - Tuipulotu |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/ce5l5y824r2o |website=BBC Sport |access-date=16 May 2024}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 13:10, 16 May 2024

Mosese Tuipulotu
Date of birth (2001-05-05) 5 May 2001 (age 23)
Place of birthMelbourne, Australia
Height182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight102 kg (225 lb; 16 st 1 lb)
SchoolSt Kevin's College
Notable relative(s)Sione Tuipulotu (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Current team Waratahs
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022– Waratahs 4 (0)
Correct as of 19 March 2023

Mosese Tuipulotu (born 5 May 2001) is an Australian rugby union player, currently playing for the Waratahs. His preferred position is centre.[1]

Early career

Tuipulotu was born in Melbourne, Australia and is the brother of Scotland international Sione Tuipulotu.[2] Like his brother, he is also eligible for Tonga via his father[3] and for Scotland via his grandmother.[4]

Professional career

Tuipulotu played his junior rugby in Victoria, playing in the Dewar Shield. He moved to New South Wales in 2021, representing the Eastern Suburbs team.[5] He was first named in the Waratahs squad for the 2022 season, although did not feature due to injury.[6] He was again named in the squad for 2023,[7] and made his debut in Round 4 of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season against the Hurricanes.[8] In the same week, he was heavily linked to a move to Scotland.[9][10]

In May 2024, it was announced that Tuipulotu had signed a two year contract with United Rugby Championship team Edinburgh.[11]

References

  1. ^ "Mosese Tuipulotu". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Sione Tuipulotu's brother Mosese says his future lies with Australia not Scotland". The Scotsman. 13 February 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  3. ^ "Tuipulotu warding off Scottish interest as he commits to Waratahs". Rugby.com.au. 1 June 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Mosese Tuipulotu on Scottish Rugby radar with reports of lucrative multi-year deal on offer". The Scotsman. 15 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  5. ^ "Waratahs mates face off in Charter Hall Shute Shield". NSW Waratahs. 29 April 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  6. ^ "NSW Waratahs unveil 2022 Super Rugby Pacific squad" (Press release). NSW Waratahs. 22 November 2021. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  7. ^ "NSW Waratahs 2023 Super Rugby Pacific squad revealed" (Press release). NSW Waratahs. 6 November 2022. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  8. ^ "Team News: Jorgensen returns, Donaldson to start at ten for Hurricanes hit out" (Press release). NSW Waratahs. 15 March 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  9. ^ "The uncapped Waratah mulling a $225k a year offer from Scotland". Sydney Morning Herald. 15 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  10. ^ "Mosese Tuipulotu: Glasgow Warriors keen as Gregor Townsend hails player of 'real potential'". The Scotsman. 16 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  11. ^ Burke, Andy. "My brother is just what Edinburgh need - Tuipulotu". BBC Sport. Retrieved 16 May 2024.

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