Va’aiga Tuigamala was a Samoan Rugby player. He was played in the union career in New Zealand.
He earned 19 All Blacks appearances and played in the 1991 World Cup before switching codes and converted to rugby league.
He joined Wigan Warriors in 1993 and won several medals during four great seasons, becoming a major fan favorite and earning the moniker Inga the Winger. He returned to union in 1995, playing for Wasps and Newcastle Falcons.
Tuigamala appeared in 102 games for Wigan Warriors over five seasons, scoring 62 tries. He earned 3 league titles and two Challenge Cups with Wigan before moving to union, where he appeared in 126 games for Wasps and Newcastle Falcons, earning 180 points.
Tuigamala worked as a funeral director after retiring from rugby. He died at the age of 52.
Va’aiga Tuigamala cause of death
He died on February 24, 2022 tr
News of his death comes just a matter of weeks after his younger sister, pastor Helen Verry, died on January 30 after being seriously injured at a church in West Auckland.
Va’aiga Tuigamala wife and children
Daphne Tuigamala is his wife. She has been the Director of Peaceful Funeral Services Ltd. for a number of years.
The had 2 children; Jordan and Vaise (Bubba).
Va’aiga Tuigamala net worth
Tuigamala’s net worth is around $1 Million to $5 Million as of 2022. Most of his money came from Rugby and his funeral Services.
When is Va’aiga Tuigamala funeral? Date, time, venue, burial service, obituary poster
His funeral is yet to be held by his family. Details of the date, time, venue, burial service and obituary poster will be provided soon.
