Paul Ngauamo

Paula Mark Ngauamo (born 19 February 1990) is a Tongan rugby union player. He plays in the hooker position for the France based Top 14 side, Agen. Ngauamo also represents Tonga at international level.

Paul Ngauamo
Full namePaula Mark Ngauamo
Date of birth (1990-02-19) 19 February 1990
Place of birthChristchurch, New Zealand
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight122 kg (19 st 3 lb; 269 lb)
SchoolChristchurch Boys' High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team Agen
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010–2011 Canterbury 11 (0)
2014–2015 Oyonnax 20 (5)
2015–2017 Mont-de-Marsan 26 (5)
2017– Agen 49 (15)
Correct as of 11 September 2019
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010 New Zealand U20 5 (5)
2014– Tonga 19 (10)
Correct as of 11 September 2019

Ngauamo made his debut for Tonga in 2014 and was part of the Tonga squad at the 2015 Rugby World Cup.[1] He has also played for the New Zealand's under-20 side at the 2010 Junior World Championship.[2] Ngauamo was suspended for three weeks for a dangerous tackle at the 2015 Rugby World Cup in their Pool match against New Zealand on 9 October.[3][4]

References
  1. "Profile". Official Site 2015 Rugby World Cup. 17 September 2015. Archived from the original on 22 September 2015. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
  2. "New Zealand Under 20 squad named". allblacks.com. 29 April 2010. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
  3. "Disciplinary update - Paula Ngauamo (Tonga)". rugbyworldcup.com. 12 October 2015. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
  4. "Paula Ngauamo banned for Dan Carter tackle, Ireland's Sean O'Brien cited". Stuff.co.nz. 13 October 2015. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
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