Taniela Tupou
AustraliaathleteMaleb. 19967.3Global Dominance: 0.01%Taniela Tupou is a highly regarded Australian rugby union player known for his powerful presence as a prop. His move to the Waratahs was influenced by coach McKellar, and his fitness is crucial for the team's success this season.
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Taniela Tupou scored a crucial try soon after Declan Meredith's kick.
Why Wallabies was laughing as Japan Test hung in the balanceAustralia· 2026-08-10
Made a huge hit at the end of the game to knock the ball out of Japanese hands and win the game.
How the men in gold performed against JapanAustralia· 2026-08-08
Taniela Tupou scored a great try and made a massive tackle in the final seconds.
Mistakes abound, but Wallabies’ win provides plenty of satisfactionAustralia· 2026-08-08
Taniela Tupou is one of the trio of Wallabies players who now have more than 50 caps.
Eddie Jones fires a shot at the Wallabies. Sort ofAustralia· 2026-08-06
A surging break from Taniela Tupou gave the Suncorp Stadium something to cheer about.
Player ratings as Australia suffers heavy defeat at Suncorp StadiumAustralia· 2026-07-11
Tupou showed his singular capacity to break through defenses.
For 40 minutes, the Wallabies were world-beaters. Then reality kicked inAustralia· 2026-07-11
Life in France is also clearly agreeing with Tupou, who looked lean and explosive when injected into the Test in the second half.
Wasteful Wallabies need to be hard on themselves after loss to IrelandAustralia· 2026-07-05
Angus Bell, Taniela Tupou, Len Ikitau and Tom Hooper are all returning to Australia after a gruelling European season.
New tournament the perfect Rugby World Cup testing ground for WallabiesAustralia· 2026-07-03
Taniela Tupou made it to the semi-finals of the French league with Racing 92.
Tom Hooper, Len Ikitau and Taniela Tupou push for Ireland Test inclusion after returning from EuropeAustralia· 2026-06-27Tupou got through 35 minutes off the bench in his side’s 71-17 loss to Toulouse.
Why attacking rugby is the blueprint for success and how Joe Schmidt must adaptAustralia· 2026-06-21
Taniela Tupou is mentioned as one of the star Wallabies overseas that Schmidt stays in touch with.
He’s dominating English rugby. Now this Aussie star is coming home to win a World Cup spotAustralia· 2026-02-17
Taniela Tupou rested.
Wallabies spring tour; how to watch, kick-off time, live updates, scores and results from DublinAustralia· 2025-11-15
Prop Taniela Tupou drops out of the match day squad.
O’Connor returns to steer the Wallabies in DublinAustralia· 2025-11-13
Taniela Tupou was penalised for coming into the breakdown illegally in the match.
Joe Schmidt disappointed by England 'gamesmanship' in Wallabies' defeat
United Kingdom· 2025-11-03
If Taniela Tupou wants to be known as a world-class prop, this is the time to deliver.
Steve Borthwick’s team selection presents opportunity for WallabiesAustralia· 2025-11-01
Taniela Tupou is welcomed back into the match-day squad for the Test.
Schmidt reshuffles the deck for Twickenham TestAustralia· 2025-10-30
Taniela Tupou showed really nice aggression and urgency in his work off the bench.
How the men in gold fared against New ZealandAustralia· 2025-10-04Taniela Tupou, while struggling to make an early impression, was still highly effective later in the match.
All Blacks v Wallabies player ratings: How Australia rated in Bledisloe Cup defeat at Eden Park
New Zealand· 2025-09-28
Taniela Tupou was involved in a tackle that looked dangerous.
Wallabies can’t let chance of Bledisloe win slip through their fingersAustralia· 2025-09-14
Tighthead Taniela Tupou will start his fifth consecutive Test after expressing disappointment for conceding two early penalties.
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto recalled to face Argentina in Rugby Championship clash at Allianz StadiumAustralia· 2025-09-11
Tupou was penalised for tackling without using his arms.
Wallabies v Argentina in Townsville, scores, odds, how to watch, news, team listsAustralia· 2025-09-06
Taniela Tupou is playing overseas next year and is a key contributor.
Wallabies injury drama ahead of Pumas showdownAustralia· 2025-08-24
Four players in today’s squad remain from the Wallabies side which last played at Ellis Park in 2019: Taniela Tupou.
Inside the Wallabies’ Ellis Park mission impossibleAustralia· 2025-08-11
Taniela Tupou is mentioned as part of the mix to play against the Springboks for the Wallabies.
Taniela Tupou, Will Skelton and Rob Valetini in mix to play Springboks in huge boost for WallabiesAustralia· 2025-08-09
Taniela Tupou was right beside Will Skelton during the match.
Far from a letdown, Lions’ defeat in third Test added texture to a compelling story – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-08-07
Taniela Tupou is joining Racing 92.
Wallabies can take heart from Lions series for litmus Tests against South Africa – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-06
Taniela Tupou played for only 60 minutes in the series.
Lions had special moments but lacked consistency needed to be ranked among greats – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-04
Tupou’s performance in Melbourne under Kefu was focused on dominating the scrum and not overthinking his game.
From Waratahs woes to Lion tamerAustralia· 2025-08-03
Taniela Tupou showed his potential to remain a vital part of the Wallabies.
Wallabies win on the right side of violenceAustralia· 2025-08-03
Taniela Tupou let the tears flow after the Wallabies' victory, marking a significant moment in his career.
Tupou weeps golden tears as Wallabies win back respect in bittersweet victory | Lions tour 2025United Kingdom· 2025-08-03