Patrick Tuipulotu rugby player
Patrick Tuipulotu rugby player

Patrick Tuipulotu

23rd Jan 1993 1.98m/120kg No 4 Lock

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett out for rest of France series

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand captain Scott Barrett was on Tuesday ruled out of the rest of the three-match series against France because of a calf tear suffered in the first Test. Barrett left the field in the 58th minute...

All Blacks squad named to face France

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks selectors Scott Robertson, Scott Hansen and Jason Ryan have named five new caps in their 33-strong squad for the 2025 Lipovitan-D July Series against France.The squad is as follows: (age, Super...

Breaking it down: Can the Blues go back to back

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Auckland Blues have showcased several strengths throughout the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season, as they look to defend their title having won the competition last season. They will take on the chiefs...

2025 Super Rugby Pacific Teams: Qualifying Finals

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The six teams for the Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Finals are locked in as the line-ups have been announced. The action begins in Christchurch as the Crusaders host the Queensland Reds, with the Reds...

Blues power to win over Drua

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blues have given the finals hopes a massive boost after an easy 34-5 win over the Fijian Drua. It vaults them into the top six as their front-rower delivered the damage. Props Marcel Renata, Joshua...

Blues lock in team to take on Drua in Fiji

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blues have named a largely unchanged side for Friday night’s Round 13 game against the Fijian Drua in Suva. Head coach Vern Cotter has made just two changes to the starting XV that delivered...

Round 12 Team Announcements from Super Rugby

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The action begins on Friday as the Blues host the Western Force in Auckland, both sides needing victory to keep in touch with the top six. On Saturday, the Fijian Drua welcome the Queensland Reds to...

2025 Super Rugby Pacific Round 11 Teams

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

ANZAC Weekend Round in Super Rugby Pacific brings a host of big match-ups as the ten teams in action confirm their line-ups. Bay Oval hosts its first Super Rugby game between the Chiefs and Western Force,...

2025 Super Rugby Pacific Round 10 Teams

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round Ten of Super Rugby Pacific brings a host of big match-ups as the ten teams in action name their sides for the Easter weekend of action. It begins on Friday with a blockbuster between the Crusaders...

Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year: Round 9

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Moana Pasifika captain Ardie Savea extended his lead at the top of the Player of the Year, but it was a host of Wallabies stars that took centre stage for Round Nine of Super Rugby Pacific. Rob Valetini...