Taine Tuaupiki
Fullback
Player Bio
- Height:
- 178 cm
- Date of Birth:
- 31 August 1999
- Weight:
- 83 kg
- Birthplace:
- Manly, NSW
- Age:
- 26
- Nickname:
- -
- Debut Club:
- New Zealand Warriors
- Date:
- 18 March 2023
- Opposition:
- North Queensland Cowboys
- Round:
- 3
- Previous Club:
- -
- Junior Club:
- Ngaruawahia Panthers, Runaway Bay Seagulls
- Biography:
Following an impressive preseason, the exciting fullback was upgraded to a fulltime NRL contract with the One New Zealand Warriors for the 2023 season.
Brought to the club on a train and trial deal, the 23-year-old was one of a host of players who excelled in the One New Zealand Warriors’ 48-12 win over Wests Tigers in their first NRL trial at Mount Smart Stadium.
He had an exceptional rookie season in the Queensland Cup last year when he won the Petero Civoniceva Medal as the competition’s best and fairest while also being named the rookie of the year.
Tuaupiki consistently dominated opposition sides in the Queensland Cup last season.
Averaging 147 metres a game, he scored 14 tries, made 105 tackle breaks and 25 line breaks as well as providing 22 try assists.
While he was both in Sydney, he’s from Taharoa on the southern side of Kawhia Harbour, which is also home for teammate Te Maire Martin.
Career
- Appearances
- 31
- Tries
- 4
2026 Season
- Appearances
- 6
Scoring
- Tries
- 1
- Goals
- 1
Kicking
- Goal Conversion Rate
-
Attack
- Try Assists
- 2
- Line Breaks
- 3
- Tackle Breaks
- 35
Passing
- Receipts
- 198
Defence
- Tackles Made
- 27
- Missed Tackles
- 11
- Tackle Efficiency
-
Running Metres
- Average Running Metres
- 173
- Total Running Metres
- 1039
Fantasy
- Total Points
- 261
- Average Points
- 43.5
2026 Season - By Round
| Round | Opponent | Score | Position | Minutes Played | Tries | Goals | 1 Point Field Goals | 2 Point Field Goals | Points | Try Assists | Linebreaks | Tackle Breaks | Post Contact Metres | Offloads | Receipts | Tackles Made | Missed Tackles | Total Running Metres | Hit Up Running Metres | Kick Return Metres | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roosters | Won | 42 - 18 | Reserve | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2 | Raiders | Won | 40 - 6 | Interchange | 71 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 58 | - | 37 | 6 | 2 | 207 | 16 | 15 |
| 3 | Knights | Won | 12 - 38 | Fullback | 80 | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 30 | - | 27 | 3 | 2 | 187 | - | 19 |
| 4 | Wests Tigers | Lost | 14 - 32 | Fullback | 68 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 6 | 38 | - | 23 | 4 | 2 | 144 | 21 | 47 |
| 5 | Sharks | Lost | 36 - 22 | Fullback | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 27 | 1 | 40 | 6 | 2 | 111 | - | 32 |
| 6 | Storm | Won | 14 - 38 | Fullback | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 52 | - | 34 | 4 | 1 | 151 | - | 19 |
| 7 | Titans | Won | 28 - 20 | Reserve | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8 | Dolphins | Won | 20 - 18 | Fullback | 80 | 1 | - | - | - | 4 | - | 2 | 8 | 70 | 1 | 37 | 4 | 2 | 236 | 14 | 71 |
Career By Season
| Year | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | Win % | Tries | Goals | 1 Point Field Goals | 2 Point Field Goals | Points | Kicking Metres | Kicking Metres Average | Goal Conversion Rate | Forced Drop Outs | Try Assists | Linebreaks | Receipts | Tackles Made | Missed Tackles | Tackle Efficiency | Total Running Metres | Average Running Metres | Kick Return Metres | Total Points | Average Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warriors | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 2 | - | 60% | - | - | - | - | - | 20 | 3.92 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 121 | 14 | 7 | 66.67% | 662 | 132.00 | 267 | 141 | 28.2 |
| Warriors | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 3 | - | 50% | 1 | 3 | - | - | 10 | 8 | 1.32 | 100.00% | - | 3 | 2 | 155 | 19 | 6 | 76.00% | 915 | 152.00 | 453 | 215 | 35.8 |
| Warriors | 2025 | 14 | 10 | 4 | - | 71% | 2 | 1 | - | - | 10 | 102 | 7.26 | 100.00% | - | 5 | 4 | 340 | 80 | 15 | 84.21% | 1,870 | 133.00 | 511 | 483 | 34.5 |
| Warriors | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2 | - | 67% | 1 | 1 | - | - | 6 | - | - | 100.00% | - | 2 | 3 | 198 | 27 | 11 | 71.05% | 1,039 | 173.00 | 205 | 261 | 43.5 |
Career Overall
| Year Start | Year End | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | Win % | Tries | Goals | 1 Point Field Goals | 2 Point Field Goals | Points | Kicking Metres | Kicking Metres Average | Goal Conversion Rate | Forced Drop Outs | Try Assists | Linebreaks | Receipts | Tackles Made | Missed Tackles | Tackle Efficiency | Total Running Metres | Average Running Metres | Kick Return Metres | Total Points | Average Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warriors | 2023 | 2026 | 31 | 20 | 11 | - | 65% | 4 | 5 | - | - | 26 | 129 | 2.53 | 100.00% | 1 | 11 | 9 | 814 | 140 | 39 | 78.21% | 4,488 | 88.00 | 1,439 | 1,100 | 35.5 |
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