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Sona Taumalolo (Faka'ānaua ki 'Alisona Taumalolo,
also known as Arizona Taumalolo or Sona Tafuna (former nickname)) was born on 13 November, 1981 in Ha'akame, Tonga, is a Tongan rugby union player. Discover Sona Taumalolo's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 42 years old?
| Popular As |
Faka'ānaua ki 'Alisona Taumalolo,
also known as Arizona Taumalolo or Sona Tafuna (former nickname) |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
42 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
13 November 1981 |
| Birthday |
13 November |
| Birthplace |
Ha'akame, Tonga |
| Nationality |
Tonga
|
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He is a member of famous player with the age 42 years old group.
Sona Taumalolo Height, Weight & Measurements
At 42 years old, Sona Taumalolo height is 1.85 m and Weight 112 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.85 m |
| Weight |
112 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Sona Taumalolo Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sona Taumalolo worth at the age of 42 years old? Sona Taumalolo’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from Tonga. We have estimated Sona Taumalolo's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
player |
Sona Taumalolo Social Network
Timeline
SONA Taumalolo (born 13 November 1981) is a former professional rugby union player.
He played at prop for in New Zealand's domestic Mitre 10 Cup competition; the in Super Rugby; several French clubs; and the Tonga national team.
Taumalolo represented Tonga at under-19 level at the 2000 IRB-FIRA U19 World Cup (Division B) held in France.
In 2001, he emigrated to New Zealand.
He is the uncle of New Zealand-born Tonga representative Ben Tameifuna.
Having represented Auckland at under 21 level, Taumalolo made the step up to senior rugby in 2005.
After playing for Clive Rugby & Sports Club in Hawke's Bay's club rugby competition, Taumalolo was - for the first time - named in the Magpies squad for the 2005 National Provincial Championship (Division 2).
He made his debut on Saturday 13 August 2005 against Nelson Bays and scored a try on debut.
From 2005 to 2011, he represented Hawke's Bay in 61 games, of which 10 National Provincial Championship games, 39 Air New Zealand Cup games and 6 ITM Cup games.
Taumalolo first joined the for the 2009 Super 14 season.
He made his Super Rugby debut for the Chiefs on 14 February 2009 against the Crusaders.
On 2 July 2011, Taumalolo made his senior international debut for Tonga against Fiji in the 2011 IRB Pacific Nations Cup.
He scored a try on debut.
In the first game of the 2011 Rugby World Cup against New Zealand, Taumalolo scored his country's only try in a 41–10 loss.
The 2012 Super Rugby season was his last, but also his most successful season with the Chiefs.
Not only did the Chiefs win their first Super Rugby title that year, Taumalolo also scored 9 tries, placing him in equal third place on the 'top try scorer' list of the 2012 season.
In June 2012, it was announced that Taumalolo had signed a three-year contract with French club Perpignan that competed in the Top 14 competition.
During his first two seasons with the club, he also played games for the Amlin Challenge Cup and Heineken Cup.
Perpignan was relegated after the 2013–14 season to the 2nd tier Pro D2 competition.
At the start of the 2014–15 Top 14 season, Taumalolo joined Racing Métro as an injury replacement ("joker médical"), but he didn't play a single game for the club.
On 1 June 2014, the "Baabaas" defeated an England XV side 39 to 29 at Twickenham, London.
Six days later, he also played for the World XV team against South Africa in Cape Town.
In June 2015, Grenoble announced that Taumalolo would join the club ahead of the 2015–16 Top 14 season.
During that first season, he played with Grenoble for the European Rugby Challenge Cup.
He played the last of his 20 test matches - also against New Zealand - during the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
He scored a total of 4 tries (20 points) during his international career.
Taumalolo has also played for the Barbarians.
However, after his second season with the club, Grenoble was relegated to the Pro D2 for the 2017-18 season.
Their stay in the Pro D2 didn't last long; at the end of the season, the club secured promotion back to the Top 14 for the 2018-19 season after defeating Oyonnax in a promotion/relegation match.
Taumalolo scored a total of 8 tries that season, including one try in that last match.
In May 2018, Taumalolo re-signed with Grenoble for another season.
However, after medical tests, he was declared unfit to continue playing due to "spinal anomalies" and Grenoble terminated his contract.
The medical decision that ended Taumalolo's career at Grenoble was reversed just over a month later by independent doctors mandated by the LNR (French National Rugby League) and he was allowed to play again.
On 18 September 2018, Pro D2 club Provence Rugby - promoted from Fédérale 1 at the end of the 2017–18 season - announced the signing of Taumalolo as an additional player ("joueur supplémentaire").
He retired at the end of the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup season.
Taumalolo was born in Tonga, where he attended Tupou College.
In 2020, Taumalolo returned to Hawke's Bay from France to play one last Mitre 10 Cup season for the Magpies, taking the field in 3 games.
He retired from professional rugby at the end of a season that saw the Magpies win the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup Championship title and the Ranfurly Shield.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the French domestic competition was suspended in March 2020, cutting short his second season with the club.
He returned home to Hawke's Bay in New Zealand.
