Mason Tupaea (born 16 October 2002) is a New Zealand professional rugby union footballer who plays as a prop forward for New Zealand province Waikato and Super Rugby side Blues.
Early life
He attended Hamilton Boys High School and was called-up to New Zealand U18 rugby union team in 2020.[3]
Career
He represented Waikato in the National Provincial Championship from 2023 onwards.[4] He scored a try in the semi final of the NPC in 2024 as his team bowed out to Wellington.[5]
Having played for Blues U20 in 2022, he made his debut appearance in a match day squad for the Blues senior team in Super Rugby against Highlanders at Eden Park in May 2024.[6]
Personal life
He is the son of Brent and Kelly Tupaea and has two brothers, Tane Tupac’s New Zealand rugby international Quinn Tupaea.[7] They are New Zealanders of Māori descent (Waikato and Tainui descent).[8]
References
- ^ "Mason Tupaea". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ "Mason Tupaea". All.Rugby. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ "2020 New Zealand Under 18 Rugby Squad". Nextgenxv.com. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ "Rugby: 2023 National Provincial Championship, Waikato squad announced". Waikato Herald. 18 July 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ "Wellington to host NPC final after dramatic win against Waikato". Stuff.co.nz. 19 October 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ Lester, Ned (17 May 2024). "'He warms up bench pressing 150 kilos': Younger brother of All Black set for Blues debut". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ "New All Black dreams of debut in Hamilton with Tupaea Fire fan club". NZ Herald. 22 June 2021. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ "Maori All Blacks squad announced to play Moana Pasifika in Hamilton". Gallagher Chiefs (Official Site). 24 November 2020. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
