Tevita Ofa (born 18 January 2002) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for Moana Pasifika and Counties Manukau. His preferred position is centre, wing or fullback.[1]
Early career
Ofa attended Wesley College, Auckland and originally played youth rugby for the Chiefs academy sides, representing their Under-18s side.[2] Ofa is of both Tongan and Samoan heritage and plays his club rugby for Manurewa in the Counties Manukau region.[3]
Professional career
Ofa has represented Counties Manukau in the National Provincial Championship since 2022, being named in their squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC.[4] He earned a training contract with the Chiefs for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season training with their side during the pre-season and representing the side in development matches,[5] before signing with Moana Pasifika as an injury replacement for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.[6]
References
- ^ "Tevita Ofa". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ "University of Waikato Chiefs under 18 development teams named". Chiefs. 12 July 2019. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ "Third-string kicker secures special win for Counties". PMN. 19 September 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ "2024 Counties Manukau Steelers named for Bunnings Warehouse NPC". Counties Manukau Rugby (Press release). 23 July 2024. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- ^ "Local talent earns opportunity with Gallagher Chiefs". Chiefs. 4 December 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ @moanapasifika (20 January 2025). "Tevita Ofa secured for the remainder of '25 replacing the injured Neria Fomai". Retrieved 20 January 2025 – via Instagram.