Patrick Tuifua (born 25 August 2004) is a French rugby union player, who currently plays as a loose forward for in the French Top 14. He previously played for Hawke's Bay in New Zealand's domestic National Provincial Championship competition.
Early life Born in New Caledonia, a French territory in the Pacific Ocean, Tuifua moved to New Zealand in 2020 at the age of 15 years-old and attended Lindisfarne College on a scholarship.
Senior career Tuifua played for Hawke's Bay in the National Provincial Championship in 2023 and 2024, and has represented the Hurricanes at age-grade level.
In April 2025, Top 14 club announced that Tuifua had signed a three-year deal with the club, starting from the 2025–26 season.
International career Tuifua played for France U20 at the 2024 Six Nations Under 20s Championship.
Personal life Tuifua is the nephew of former rugby union player Laurent Simutoga.
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External links NZ Rugby History profile