Elia Elia

Elia Elia (born 22 January 1996) is a Samoan rugby union player. His usual position is hooker and, since 2016, he has played for Harlequins.

Elia Elia
Date of birth (1996-01-22) 22 January 1996
Place of birthChristchurch, New Zealand
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight110 kg (17 st 5 lb; 243 lb)[1]
SchoolSt Thomas Of Canterbury College
Notable relative(s)George Naoupu
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team Harlequins
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014-2016 Canterbury University DIV 1 ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016–2021 Harlequins 67 (45)
Correct as of 9 June 2021
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014–16 Samoa Under 20 9 (35)
2016– Samoa 6 (0)
Correct as of 16 June 2018

Elia played most of his rugby in Christchurch, New Zealand. In 2013, he was selected for the Condor Sevens and, in 2014, the under-19 team, which he captained in 2015. In 2016, he was selected for Manu Samoa.[2]

In 2016, he signed a contract with Harlequins.[3] His contract was extended in 2017,[4] and again in 2019.[5]

In October 2020, he was banned for three matches for dangerous tackling.[6]

He left Harlequins in 2021.[7]

References
  1. "Elia Elia". Harlequin F.C. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
  2. Vatapuia Maiava (11 June 2016). "Elia: A star in the making". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  3. "Harlequins sign Samoan international". The Rugby Paper. 1 December 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  4. "Samoan hooker signs contract extension at Quins". The Rugby Paper. 26 January 2017. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  5. "Elia Elia signs new Harlequins contract". Premiership Rugby. 28 January 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  6. "Elia Elia: Three-game ban for Harlequins hooker after tip tackle". BBC Sport. 2 October 2020. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
    - "Disciplinary result: Elia Elia". Harlequin F.C. 2 October 2020. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  7. "Harlequins confirm departing players". Harlequin F.C. 9 June 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2022.



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