Neemia Tialata Bio

Neemia Tialata is a former prop who represented New Zealand almost 50 times. As well as his successful international career, he also enjoyed great success with Wellington, the Hurricanes and several French sides.

Born 15 July 1982, Neemia Tialata began his professional rugby-playing career in 2003, when he made his first appearance for Wellington. It didn’t take long before he caught the attention of the selectors. As a result, only a year later, he was also called up to represent the Hurricanes in Super Rugby.

Across almost a decade, Neemia Tialata enjoyed highly successful stints with both Wellington and the Hurricanes. With the Hurricanes particularly, he regularly reached the knockout stages of Super Rugby, and he made more than 100 appearances for the side.