Dafydd-Rhys Tiueti

Dafydd-Rhys Tiueti
Date of birth (2001-07-19) 19 July 2001 (age 23)[1]
Place of birthNeath, Wales
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[2]
Weight98 kg (216 lb)
UniversityCardiff Metropolitan University
Notable relative(s)Dave Tiueti
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Current team Coventry
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2023-2024 Nottingham ()
2024- Coventry ()

Dafydd-Rhys Tiueti (born 19 July 2001) is a Welsh professional rugby union footballer who plays as a centre for RFU Championship side Coventry RFC. He is the son of Dave Tiueti.

Early and personal life

He was born in Neath, and is the son of Tongan former international rugby union player Dave Tiueti. He attended Cardiff Metropolitan University.[3]

Club career

He played for Nottingham R.F.C. in the RFU Championship in 2023–24 prior to signing for Coventry R.F.C. ahead of the 2024–25 season.[4] He was named Coventry’s player of the month in October 2024.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Dafydd-Rhys Tiueti". its.rugby. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
  2. ^ "Dafydd-Rhys Tiueti". All.Rugby. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
  3. ^ Newcombe, Jon (4 December 2024). "Son of famous father wanted by Welsh regions". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
  4. ^ Newcombe, Jon (9 May 2024). "Coventry sign Welsh-qualified Will Rigg replacement". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
  5. ^ Jones, John (4 December 2024). "Two regions target powerhouse son of Welsh rugby cult hero". Wales online. Retrieved 5 December 2024.