David Halaifonua rugby player
David Halaifonua rugby player

David Halaifonua

5th Jul 1987 1.88m/104kg Fullback

Canada winger destroyed by viscous Tongan shoulder charge in 2013 Pacific Nations Cup

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

Canadian winger Matt Evans was left motionless on the floor after being shoulder charged by Tongan full back David Halaifonua during a Test match in 2013.

London Scottish sign hard hitting Tongan David Halaifonua

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Scottish are delighted to announce the signing of Tongan international winger David Halaifonua for the 2020/21 season. The 6ft 2’’, 104kg back joins us from fellow Championship side...

Ledesma urges Pumas improvement ahead of England clash

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina coach Mario Ledesma fears his side will be punished by England if they fail to improve on Saturday's performance against Tonga.     Julian Montoya's first-half hat-trick helped the...

Tonga coach Kefu names Tonga team to face England

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tonga coach Toutai Kefu has named his team for the Pool C match against England at Sapporo Dome on Sunday, 22 September.     Only four players in thie match-day squad (Sanatane Takulua, Kurt...

Meet the Ultimate Rugby World Cup bolter who will make his test debut against the All Blacks

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tonga's Rugby World Cup squad contains what can only be described as the ultimate World Cup bolter.   Siua Maile is a name not known to many but might become the topic of a number debates of...

Tonga name Rugby World Cup squad

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tonga Head Coach Toutai Kefu has confirmed his 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup.     Players from clubs in England, France, Australia, New Zealand, Scotland, USA and Tongan based...

Six New Caps in Tonga Squad

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six new caps have been named in the 'Ikale Tahi rugby team to take part in next month's Pacific Nations Cup.   Former Highlanders looseforward and captain Nasi Manu adds depth to the loose forwards,...

David Halifonua ends young Will Jones's game with punishing tackle

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Will Jones learned the hard way that running straight at Gloucester's Tongan hitman David Halaifonua is not a good idea. The 30-year-old has numerous victims, with Jones the latest in a long line of players...

David Halaifonua destroys Cory Allen with huge LEGAL hit

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

David Halaifonua delivered one of the more powerful tackles you're likely to see as he nearly knocked the boots off Cory Allen when Tonga and Wales met in Auckland. While the hit was reviewed, the TMO...

WATCH: Huge tackle on Allen

6 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Tonga's full-back David Halaifonua put this massive hit on Corey Allen during Wales 24-6 win over Tonga.