Ofa Tu'ungafasi rugby player
Ofa Tu'ungafasi rugby player

Ofa Tu'ungafasi

19th Apr 1992 1.95m/122kg Tighthead Prop

Kaino blow for Blues

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

The winless Blues suffered another huge blow, with confirmation that captain Jerome Kaino will not play in Friday's Super Rugby clash against the Hurricanes in Palmerston North. Kaino, who was doubtful...

Jerome Kaino concussion adds to Blues' woes

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

The beleaguered Blues have lost captain Jerome Kaino to concussion in a major blow ahead of their Super Rugby game against the Hurricanes. Kaino failed a concussion test the day after their 13-10 loss...

Kiwi reputations rubbed in the dirt

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

There are a few reputations that were rubbed into the dirt of the North Harbour Stadium in Albany at the weekend . . . not that the New Zealanders would have noticed. You have to wonder why they...

Lions win basement battle

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

The Lions came back from a half-time deficit to edge the Blues 13-10 in their Super Rugby Round Four match at the North Harbour Stadium, in Albany, on Saturday. It was the Lions' first win of the season,...

As It Happened: Blues v Lions

1 decade ago by TVNZ New Zealand

Fulltime: Blues 10 Lions 13 - Well, there could be a coaching job up for grabs in the coming days. The Blues were impotent and the Lions defence made them even limper. 76 mins: Blues 10 Lions 13...

Preview: S15 Round Four, Part Two

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Saturday will be a day of milestones for front row forwards - with Keven Mealamu and Benn Robinson in the spotlight. It will be minor sideshows to the bigger events - a day of intriguing Super Rugby...

Super Rugby preview, team news, line-ups: Round 4

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

Friday, March 6Chiefs v Highlanders, Waikato Stadium, HamiltonHead-to-head: Played 23, Won 15, Lost 8 In Hamilton: Played 12, Won 8, Lost 4 Last clash: Round 17, 2014 - Highlanders 29-25 Chiefs, Dunedin Key...

Mealamu to set Super Rugby record

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

All Blacks warhorse Keven Mealamu will set a new Super Rugby appearance record after being named in the Blues starting line-out for their match against the Lions. The 35-year-old hooker will contest...

Blues' Mealamu to start in milestone Super Rugby game

1 decade ago by TVNZ New Zealand

Inspirational Blues and All Blacks hooker Keven Mealamu will become the most capped Super Rugby player in history as the Blues looked to end their winless start to the season, at North Harbour on Saturday...

Cheetahs edge Bloem thriller

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

The Cheetahs hung on desperately for a thrilling one-point (25-24) Super Rugby win over the Blues in Bloemfontein on Friday. The teams scored three tries each, with Joe Pietersen slotting a penalty...