Folau Fakatava
New ZealandathleteMale6.7Global Dominance: 0.00%Folau Fakatava is a New Zealand rugby player who plays as a scrum-half for the Highlanders. He is known for his speed and tactical awareness on the field.
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Folau Fakatava was replaced by Connor McLeod as halfback.
Shield challenge ahead in crucial NPC week after big Magpies defeatNew Zealand· 2026-09-27
Folau Fakatava scored in the 17th minutes of the second half.
Magpies’ winning run ends in loss to North HarbourNew Zealand· 2026-09-13
Folau Fakatava scored maximum MVP points against Otago and is a joint leader for the NPC’s Duane Monkley medal.
NPC: Century time for Hawke’s Bay Magpies lock Geoff CridgeNew Zealand· 2026-09-10
Folau Fakatava scored a try for Hawke's Bay after a clever dummy.
Canterbury v Hawke’s Bay: Dallas McLeod double sees Canterbury book NPC final spot against OtagoNew Zealand· 2025-10-18
Folau Fakatava’s tries rewarded the Magpies after a series of thrusts towards the Bay of Plenty line.
NPC: Lincoln McClutchie’s golden boot, Folau Fakatava’s tries help Hawke’s Bay claim golden-point win in Battle of the BaysNew Zealand· 2025-09-15
Fakatava almost single-handedly orchestrated their dominance through sniping runs around rucks and the timing of his pass that allowed the visitors to score a brace of tries off great leg drives.
NPC: Northland Taniwha triumph over Hawke’s Bay Magpies in dramatic 27-22 comeback victoryNew Zealand· 2025-08-31
Folau Fakatava is being considered for recall.
Paul Lewis: The bolter that would add depth to All Blacks packNew Zealand· 2025-08-04
Folau Fakatava is a possible selection for the All Blacks.
All Blacks: Cam Roigard to miss Argentina Rugby Championship tests with stress fractureNew Zealand· 2025-08-03
Folau Fakatava last played for the All Blacks in 2022.
All Blacks: Key players set to return for Argentina leg of Rugby ChampionshipNew Zealand· 2025-07-28
Folau Fakatava starts at halfback for the Highlanders.
Hurricanes v Highlanders recap: Cam Roigard double lifts Hurricanes over HighlandersNew Zealand· 2025-05-16
Folau Fakatava is a player for the Highlanders in Super Rugby Pacific.
Highlanders v Fijian Drua: Live updates from round nine Super Rugby PacificNew Zealand· 2025-04-12
Folau Fakatava is unavailable due to a hamstring injury.
Highlanders v Force: Live updates from the Super Rugby Pacific round eight clashNew Zealand· 2025-04-05
Folau Fakatava made an incising run to set up a score for the Highlanders.
Highlanders v Blues result: Defending champions kept winless as Highlanders hold on for famous victoryNew Zealand· 2025-02-22
Folau Fakatava is a reserve player for the Highlanders in the Super Rugby Pacific.
Waratahs v Highlanders live updates, Super Rugby Pacific round oneNew Zealand· 2025-02-14
