Henry Tuilagi facts for kids
| Date of birth | 12 August 1976 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Fogapoa, Samoa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 138 kg (21 st 10 lb) (304 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Anitelea Tuilagi (brother) Freddie Tuilagi (brother) Alesana Tuilagi (brother) Sanele Vavae Tuilagi (brother) Manu Tuilagi (brother) Posolo Tuilagi (son) |
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Enele "Henry" Tuilagi (born August 12, 1976) is a former professional rugby union player from Samoa. He played rugby during the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s. Henry played ten times for the Samoa national team. He also played for rugby clubs in Italy, France, and England.
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Henry Tuilagi's Rugby Career
Henry Tuilagi was a powerful rugby player. He often played as a Number 8 or a Flanker. These positions are important for both attacking and defending in rugby.
Playing in Italy
In 2002, Henry Tuilagi played for a team called Parma in Italy. His younger brother, Alesana, also joined him there. Henry played in several important matches for Parma. This included games in the European Challenge Cup.
International Debut
Henry was first chosen for the Samoa national team in 2000. However, he had to wait two more years for his first game. He made his official debut in June 2002 against Fiji. This game took place in Apia, Samoa. Later that month, Henry played alongside two of his brothers, Fereti and Alesana. They all played together in a World Cup qualifying match against Fiji.
Time with Leicester Tigers
Henry Tuilagi joined the Leicester Tigers in England. He played 24 games in his first season with the team. He even scored a try in his very first match against London Irish. A try is like a touchdown in American football.
Unfortunately, Henry faced some injuries during his time with the Tigers. His second season was cut short when he broke his leg. This happened in a home game against the London Wasps. The next year, he broke his arm while playing against Northampton.
Moving to France
In 2007, Henry Tuilagi moved to France. He joined a team called Perpignan. This team plays in the Top 14, which is a top French rugby league. Henry played many games for Perpignan until 2015.
His son, Posolo Tuilagi, was born in 2004. Posolo also joined Perpignan in 2022. This shows that the love for rugby runs in the family!
The Tuilagi Rugby Family
The Tuilagi family is very famous in the world of rugby. Many of Henry's brothers have also played professional rugby. They have strong connections with the Leicester Tigers club.
- Alesana (Alex) Tuilagi: Henry's brother Alesana also played for Leicester Tigers. He later moved to play rugby in Japan.
- Fereti (Freddie) Tuilagi: Freddie is another one of Henry's brothers. He is also a former rugby player.
- Anitelea (Andy) Tuilagi: Andy is another brother who used to play rugby.
- Manu Tuilagi: Manu is one of the most well-known Tuilagi brothers. He is also a former player.
- Sanele Vavae Tuilagi: Sanele is another brother who played rugby.
This family has contributed a lot to the sport of rugby, especially in England and Samoa.
