Joe Taufete'e rugby player
Joe Taufete'e rugby player

Joe Taufete'e

4th Oct 1992 1.83m/127kg Hooker

The former American Football player made the switch to Rugby Union in 2011 and enjoyed stints at Belmont Shore RFC in USA and Otorohanga RFC in New Zealand before earning a professional contract at USA PRO Rugby's San Diego Breakers.

Taufete'e made his international debut for USA against South Africa at the 2015 Rugby World Cup and has gone on to make nine appearances for the Eagles, scoring three tries.

In December 2016, Joe signed a one-year deal with Aviva Premiership club, Worcester Warriors.

Warriors completed the permanent signing of talented USA international Taufete'e in March 2017.

Having initially joined the Club on a short-term deal in December, the giant hooker has made five appearances which included his maiden try against Harlequins at Sixways in January.

In May 2017, Taufete'e was named in the USA Men's Eagles squad for the Summer Series and Rugby World Cup 2019 Qualifiers this June and July, having won 7 caps.

Taufete'e fought his way into Warriors’ Premiership squad on a regular basis, having gone on to represent the side 23 times and scoring six tries before signing a new deal in February 2018.

February 2020 saw him sign a deal with Lyon in France's Top 14 competition for the 2020/21 season.

Career

Seattle Seawolves logo Seattle Seawolves
Hooker
2024 - present
team_sandiego San Diego Breakers
Hooker
2016 - 2016
worcester-warriors Worcester Warriors
Hooker
2017 - 2020
logo_lou_2009 Lyon
Hooker
2020 - 2022
LA Giltinis Logo LA Giltinis
Hooker
2022 - 2022
leicester Leicester Tigers
Hooker
2022 - 2023
Untitled USA
Hooker
2015 - 2023
Houston Sabercats logo Houston Sabercats
Blindside Flanker
2023 - 2023