Tautalatasi Tasi Bio
Tautalatasi Tasi (born 22 November 1994) is a New Zealand professional rugby union player who currently plays for the Houston SaberCats in Major League Rugby (MLR). He also plays as a wing for the Sunwolves in Super Rugby. He previously played rugby league for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League. Tasi plays at wing, centre, and second-row, showcasing his versatility on the field.
Early Life and Background
Born in Auckland, New Zealand, Tautalatasi Tasi is of Samoan descent and moved to Queensland, Australia at a young age. He played his junior rugby league for the Goodna Eagles before being signed by the Ipswich Jets in the Queensland Cup. Tasi is the younger brother of former Sydney Roosters and Brisbane Broncos player Lama Tasi and the cousin of Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs player Raymond Faitala-Mariner.
Path to Rugby
Tasi began his rugby career playing for the Ipswich Jets in 2013 and 2014. In May 2014, he signed a two-year contract with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, playing for their NYC team for the remainder of that year. In 2015, he began pre-season training with the Bulldogs’ NRL squad but did not make an appearance for their first-grade team, instead playing for their New South Wales Cup team.
Tautalatasi Tasi Career
Early Career (2016)
In 2016, Tasi joined the North Sydney Bears in the Intrust Super Premiership NSW. During the season, he was elevated to the South Sydney Rabbitohs’ NRL squad. In round 16 of the 2016 NRL season, he made his NRL debut for the Rabbitohs against the Penrith Panthers, coming off the bench. He spent most of the season playing with North Sydney, where he made 13 appearances and scored eight tries.
Breakthrough (2017-2019)
In May 2017, Tasi played for the New South Wales Residents against the Queensland Residents. On 5 August, he scored five tries in a game for North Sydney against the Wests Tigers at Leichhardt Oval, leading North Sydney to a 42-10 victory. On 22 November 2017, Tasi announced on his official Instagram account that he was leaving Norths and relocating back to Queensland. Tasi spent the 2018 season playing Queensland Premier Rugby for Souths, where his performances earned him a spot in the Brisbane City NRC squad. He joined the Melbourne Rebels in 2019, making appearances in their pre-season trials and in a mid-season game for a Melbourne XV against Japan A.
Notable Works and Milestones
Tautalatasi Tasi’s signature work includes his time with the Tokyo Gas Rugby Club, where he played from 2022 to 2024, and his recent signing with the Houston SaberCats for the 2024 season.
Tautalatasi Tasi Award Nominations
Throughout his career, Tautalatasi Tasi has not received any major award nominations.
Tautalatasi Tasi Awards Won
Tautalatasi Tasi has not won any major awards during his rugby career.
Tautalatasi Tasi Family
Tautalatasi Tasi is the younger brother of Lama Tasi and has a cousin, Raymond Faitala-Mariner, who is also involved in professional rugby.
Personal Life
Details regarding Tautalatasi Tasi’s personal life, including marital status and children, are not publicly available.