John Ulugia

John Ulugia (born 17 January 1986), is a retired Australian rugby union player. He played for the ACT Brumbies as either a prop or hooker. In 2010, he shifted to play in the Sydney club rugby competition and was signed by the NSW Waratahs for the 2011 season. He joined ASM Clermont Auvergne, French Top 14 rugby club, on 1 July 2014.

John Ulugia

Ulugia in 2011
Birth name	John Ulugia
Date of birth	(1986-01-17) 17 January 1986 (age 39)
Place of birth	Auckland, New Zealand
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight	113 kg (249 lb)
School	Noble Park, VIC
Notable relative(s)	Digby Ioane (cousin)
Occupation(s)	Professional rugby union coach
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop, Hooker Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2014–2020 Clermont Auvergne 130 (40) 2020–2022 Bayonne 31 (5) Correct as of 1 May 2021 Super Rugby Years Team Apps (Points) 2006–10,23 Brumbies 13 (0) 2011–13 Waratahs 37 (10) International career Years Team Apps (Points) Australian Schoolboys

He was born in New Zealand, but moved to Australia as a small child. His family, including cousin and fellow rugby player Digby Ioane, are of Samoan heritage.^[1]