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Maliu Niuafe Stats
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Maliu Niuafe Performance Analysis
Pacific Nations Cup 2025
Maliu Niuafe featured in 1 matches during the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup, representing USA. Results included 1 win and 0 losses.
USA finished 3rd in the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup, having won 0 and lost 2 of their 2 matches.
Maliu Niuafe played 5 minutes across the Pacific Nations Cup 2025. In attack he made 2m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he completed 0 tackles at a rate of 0 per game.
In the Pacific Nations Cup 2025, Maliu Niuafe completed 0 passes at an accuracy of 0%, contributing 0 try assists and making 1 touch.
Major League Rugby 2026
Maliu Niuafe featured in 9 matches during the 2026 Major League Rugby, representing New England Free Jacks. Results included 3 wins and 6 losses.
Maliu Niuafe represented New England Free Jacks in the 2026 Major League Rugby season, who finished 5th in the regular season table.
Maliu Niuafe played 436 minutes across the Major League Rugby 2026. In attack he made 24m with ball in hand, beating 2 defenders and scoring 1 try. Defensively he completed 57 tackles at a rate of 6.33 per game.
In the Major League Rugby 2026, Maliu Niuafe completed 13 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 39 touches.
His tackle completion rate of 90% was among the highest of any Prop's in the Major League Rugby.
