Vainikolo Fifita News
Hilux NPC
The five top performers from the Hilux NPC semi-finals
Hilux NPC scores big wins in 2026 match attendance and social media engagement
Counties Manukau retain Ranfurly Shield with tense win over Hawke’s Bay
The three top performers from round nine of the Hilux NPC
Latest
Beauden Barrett among fourteen All Blacks released for final Hilux NPC round
Hilux NPC
Interview
Jimmy Tupou is the last Steeler to win the Shield ahead of Ranfurly challenge
The three top performers from round seven of the Hilux NPC
The three top performers from round six of the Hilux NPC
The four top performers from round five of the Hilux NPC
Hilux NPC
Exclusive
Aussie presence in NPC grows as RA’s high-performance director weighs in
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Vainikolo Fifita Stats
Stats compared to other Fullbacks
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Vainikolo Fifita Stats
Stats compared to other Fullbacks
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Match Stats
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17 Sep 2026
17 Sep
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Otago
27 Sep 2025
27 Sep
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Manawatu
19 Sep 2025
19 Sep
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Auckland
13 Sep 2025
13 Sep
W
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Southland Stags
4 Sep 2025
4 Sep
W
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North Harbour
29 Aug 2025
29 Aug
L
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Taranaki Bulls
23 Aug 2025
23 Aug
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Otago
16 Aug 2025
16 Aug
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Waikato
9 Aug 2025
9 Aug
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Bay of Plenty
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Vainikolo Fifita Performance Analysis
Hilux NPC 2026
Vainikolo Fifita featured in 1 matches during the 2026 Hilux NPC, representing Counties Manukau. Results included 0 wins and 1 loss.
Vainikolo Fifita played 23 minutes across the Hilux NPC 2026. In attack he made 1m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he completed 3 tackles at a rate of 3 per game.
In the Hilux NPC 2026, Vainikolo Fifita completed 2 passes at an accuracy of 67%, contributing 0 try assists and making 3 touches.
