Va’aiga Tuigamala was a rugby player from Samoa. In New Zealand, he was a member of the rugby union team.
Inga the Winger joined Wigan Warriors in 1993 and won multiple medals after four successful seasons, quickly becoming a fan favourite and gaining the nickname Inga the Winger.
He made 19 All Blacks games and competed in the World Cup in 1991 before switching codes and converting to rugby league.
Tuigamala scored 62 tries in 102 appearances for Wigan Warriors over five seasons. With Wigan, he won three league titles and two Challenge Cups before making the switch to union, where he appeared in 126 games for Wasps and Newcastle Falcons, scoring 180 points.
In 1995, he returned to union, playing for Wasps and Newcastle Falcons.
After retiring from rugby, Tuigamala worked as a funeral director. He passed away at the age of 52.
Va’aiga Tuigamala children: Meet Jordan and Vaise (Bubba)
Their two children were Jordan and Vaise (Bubba). They were all youngsters at the time of his death.
Who is Va’aiga Tuigamala’s wife?
Daphne Tuigamala is his wife’s name. She has been the Director of Peaceful Funeral Services Limited for many years.
