D'Angelo Leuila rugby player
D'Angelo Leuila rugby player

D'Angelo Leuila

18th Jan 1997 1.75m/102kg Fly Half

D'Angelo Leuila, born on January 18, 1997, is a Samoan rugby union player who primarily plays as a fly-half or fullback. He currently represents Waikato in the Bunnings NPC (National Provincial Championship) in New Zealand.

Leuila was named in the Waikato squad for the 2021 Bunnings NPC, a competition that his team went on to win. He has been a key player for Waikato in his preferred positions of fly-half and fullback.

Internationally, Leuila represents Samoa. He made his debut for the Samoan national team in 2016, playing against Georgia. Since then, he has been a part of the Samoan setup and has represented his country in international matches.

Leuila's rugby journey began at the age of 7 when he started playing the sport. He was encouraged to play by his late grandfather, Isaia Leuila. From a young age, he showed promise and caught the attention of national selectors. He has been a regular presence in Auckland representative teams, showcasing his skills and talent on the rugby field.

Ahead of the World Rugby Cup 2023, Leuila has been named in the squad for Samoa.


KG(05/07/2023)

Career

samoa-rugby-logo Samoa
Fullback
2016 - present
image Manuma Samoa
Inside Centre
2020 - present
Untitled (4) Waikato
Fullback
2021 - present
Moana Pasifika Rugby Logo Moana Pasifika Rugby
Fullback
2022 - present
RUGBYSOUTHLAND Southland
Fullback
2016 - 2016
ARU-Crest Auckland
Fullback
2019 - 2019