Colby Fainga'a

Colby Fainga'a (born 31 March 1991) is an Australian professional rugby union player who plays for Lyon in the Top 14.

Colby Fainga'a
Birth nameColby Fainga'a
Date of birth (1991-03-31) 31 March 1991
Place of birthQueanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight101 kg (15 st 13 lb)
SchoolSt Edmund's College
Notable relative(s)Anthony Fainga'a (brother)
Saia Fainga'a (brother)
Vili Faingaʻa (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Current team Connacht
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018–2020
2020–		 Connacht
Lyon		 35
13		 (10)
(10)
Correct as of 14 January 2021
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015−2016 Melbourne Rising 10 (25)
Correct as of 15 October 2016
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010–2013
2014–2018		 Brumbies
Melbourne Rebels		 35
66		 (5)
(20)
Correct as of 14 July 2018
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008
2010–2011		 Australia Schoolboys
Australia U20		 1
7		 (0)
(10)
Correct as of 26 June 2011

Career

ACT Brumbies

Fainga'a made his Super Rugby debut for the Brumbies in 2010 against the Chiefs in Canberra.

Melbourne Rebels

In April 2013, he signed with the Rebels for the 2014 Super Rugby season.[1][2][3][4] On 7 August 2015, Fainga'a, along with Scott Fuglistaller were appointed co-captains of Melbourne Rising for the 2015 National Rugby Championship season.[5]

Connacht

On 11 July 2018 Connacht announced the signing of Fainga'a, it was stated he would join up with the squad on the conclusion of the current Rebels Super Rugby season. Connacht Head Coach Andy Friend had previously coached him at former club Brumbies when he signed his first professional contract with the club.[6]

Lyon

In 2020, Fainga'a would travel to France to join Lyon in the Top 14 from the 2020–21 season.[7]

Relatives

He is the younger brother of twins Saia & Anthony Fainga'a and also Vili Fainga'a.[8]

Super Rugby statistics
As of 15 July 2018[9]
SeasonTeamGamesStartsSubMinsTriesConsPensDropsPointsYelRed
2010Brumbies6242120000000
2011Brumbies12756300000000
2012Brumbies101100000000
2013Brumbies164124251000500
2014Rebels151239871000500
2015Rebels16796691000500
2016Rebels9635091000000
2017Rebels121118571000520
2018Rebels14867480000000
Total1005743504950002520

References
  1. Watts, John (21 February 2014). "Contenders: Backrow" (Press release). Melbourne Rebels. Archived from the original on 23 February 2014. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
  2. "Rebels sign Brumbies backrower Colby Faingaa". Herald Sun. News. AAP. 21 April 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  3. Rebels Media Unit (21 April 2013). "Rebels sign Colby Fainga'a" (Press release). Melbourne Rebels. Archived from the original on 27 June 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  4. "Rebels sign Brumbies' Fainga'a". Sport24. 21 April 2013. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  5. "MELBOURNE RISING NAME 2015 CO-CAPTAINS". melbournerebels.com.au. Melbourne Rebels. Archived from the original on 7 August 2015. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
  6. "Back Row Colby Fainga'a has joined Connacht from the Melbourne Rebels". Irish Independent.ie. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
  7. "Connacht facing big blow with key man Fainga'a set for move to France". The 42. 7 January 2020. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  8. "Colby Fanigaa named Australian U20s JWC Captain". Australian Rugby. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  9. "Player Statistics". its rugby. Retrieved 26 July 2016.


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