John Ulugia
John Ulugia (born 17 January 1986), is an Australian rugby union player. He played for the ACT Brumbies as either a prop or hooker. In 2010, he shifted to play in the Sydney club rugby competition and was signed by the NSW Waratahs for the 2011 season. He joined ASM Clermont Auvergne, French Top 14 rugby club, on 1 July 2014.
Birth name | John Ulugia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 17 January 1986 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 113 kg (249 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
School | Noble Park, VIC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Occupation(s) | Professional rugby union footballer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rugby union career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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He was born in New Zealand, but moved to Australia as a small child. His family, including cousin and fellow rugby player Digby Ioane, are of Samoan heritage.[1]
References
- Around The Fringes | Let's Be Up Front: John Ulugua, Paul Cook, NSW Waratahs v Lions match programme, 21 May 2011 (via Behind The Ruck)
External links
- John Ulugia at ESPNscrum
- John Ulugia at ItsRugby.co.uk
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