Tupou Vaa’i

Tupou Vaa’i is going through concussion protocols and is not included in the All Blacks squad.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-06-22

Vaa’i was busy in his time on the pitch despite an early exit.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-06-21

Tupou Vaa’i, the Waikato Chiefs captain, expressed excitement for the Super Rugby final against the Wellington Hurricanes.

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2026-06-20

Tupou Vaa’i was among the rested players for the Chiefs in their match against the Blues.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-05-30

Tupou Vaa’i is a dynamic presence in all areas of the game and has hit his stride as a lock.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-02-16

Immense throughout for the Chiefs in an 80-minute shift that showcased his quality.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-02-14

Tupou Vaa’i proved a menace for the Chiefs, on both sides of the ball, grabbing a try as well as being relentless on defence.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-02-14

Tupou Vaa’i is mentioned as a lock competing for selection in the All Blacks.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-01-29

Tupou Vaa'i backs a water safety campaign after his brother's drowning.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-12-24

Tupou Vaa’i recounts his brother’s drowning while emphasizing the importance of water safety.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-12-24

Tupou Vaa’i was ruled out of the Grand Slam tour due to injury, impacting the All Blacks' selection.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-10-22

Injuries have hit the locking stocks hard with Tupou Vaa’i sidelined for the remainder of the year.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-10-18

Tupou Vaa’i is another player lost to injury for the All Blacks.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-10-09

Tupou Vaa’i suggests his season is over due to a knee injury.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-10-05

Tupou Vaa’i is sidelined due to a knee injury ahead of the Wallabies test.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-10-03

Tupou Vaa’i is mentioned as another casualty in doubt with a knee complaint.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-09-28

Tupou Vaa’i damaged his knee during the match.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-09-27

Made a couple of key turnovers and was busy on both ends of the field.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-09-27

Tupou Vaa’i is mentioned as a lock for the All Blacks.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-09-26

Pushing Tupou Vaa’i to the blindside has put the most pressure on opposition throws.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-09-24

Tupou Vaa’i was athletic and dynamic in the early exchanges but subdued as the Boks built up steam.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-09-13

Vaa’i grabbed his chance; his athleticism, ball skills and pace were more than handy.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-09-10

Tupou Vaa’i has morphed into a formidable player for the All Blacks.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-09-07

Tupou Vaa’i proved his worth in the All Blacks' preferred locking role.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-09-07

Tupou Vaa’i confirmed his transformation from great athlete to great rugby player with a bruising performance.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-09-07

Was one of the best on the field, especially in the first half.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-09-06

Tupou Vaa’i returns to his favoured locking role after a switch to blindside.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-09-04

In Tupou Vaa’i, they boast superior, skilled athletes who must be encouraged to offload when it’s on and play freely.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-09-02

Tupou Vaa’i thrust his oversized mitt out – impulsively trying to slap the ball down.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-08-24

Tupou Vaa’i had the worst game in the No 6 jersey, missing four tackles.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-08-24