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 was a professional rugby union player from Samoa. He was born on August 12, 1976. Henry played rugby in the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s. He played ten times for the Samoa national team. He also played for clubs in Italy, France, and England.
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Who is Henry Tuilagi?
Henry Tuilagi is a well-known name in the world of rugby. He was famous for his powerful playing style. He often played as a Number 8 or a Flanker. These positions are important for both attacking and defending in rugby.
Early Rugby Days
In 2002, Henry Tuilagi started playing club rugby in Italy. He joined a team called Parma. His younger brother, Alesana, also played for Parma. Henry played in European Challenge Cup matches for Parma.
Henry first joined the Samoa national team squad in 2000. However, he had to wait two more years for his first official game. This game was against Fiji in Samoa in June 2002. Later that month, Henry played alongside two of his brothers, Fereti and Alesana. They all played together for Samoa in a World Cup qualifier game against Fiji.
Playing for Leicester Tigers
Henry Tuilagi moved to England in 2003 to play for the Leicester Tigers. He quickly became an important player for the team. In his first season, he played 24 games. He even scored a try in his very first match against London Irish.
However, Henry also faced some injuries during his time at Leicester. In his second season, he broke his leg. This injury cut his season short. The next year, he broke his arm while playing against Northampton. Despite these setbacks, he continued to be a strong player.
The Famous Tuilagi Rugby Family
The Tuilagi family is very famous in rugby. Many of Henry's brothers have also played for the Leicester Tigers. His brother Alesana (Alex) played for Leicester before moving to Japan.
Other brothers who played for Leicester include Fereti (Freddie), Anitelea (Andy), Manu, and Sanele Vavae Tuilagi. This makes them one of the most well-known rugby families.
Moving to France
In 2007, Henry Tuilagi moved to France. He joined a team called Perpignan. This team plays in the top French rugby league, the Top 14. Henry played many games for Perpignan until 2015.
His son, Posolo Tuilagi, was born in 2004. Posolo has also followed in his father's footsteps. He joined Perpignan in 2022, continuing the family's rugby legacy.
