Va’aiga Lealuga Tuigamala known as Inga Tuigamala, was a professional rugby union and rugby league player.
He represented New Zealand in rugby union as well as rugby league.
Tuigamala began his profession as a winger in rugby union in 1989. He competed at the 1991 World Cup and earned 19 caps.
Va’aiga switched to rugby league in 1993 and signed with the club Wigan. He improved his skills and played as a center for Wasps RFC and Newcastle Falcons.
Tuigamala also represented the national team of New Zealand and Samoa in the international matches and also participated in the 1995 and 1999 World Cups.
Va’aiga retired from his athletic career in 2002 and has since worked as an advisor for David Tua. He also ran the funeral business, Tuigamala and Sons of Glendene.
He died on February 24, 2022.
Va’aiga Tuigamala is survived by his wife, Daphne Tuigamala.
Who Is Va’aiga Tuigamala’s Wife Daphne Tuigamala?
Daphne Tuigamala was the wife of Va’aiga Tuigamala.
She is the director of Peaceful Funeral Services Ltd.
Daphne Tuigamala and her husband Va’aiga Tuigamala have been married for decades.
The couple had 2 children; Jordan and Vaise (Bubba).