English flanker Thomas Tu’avao played in Major league Rugby between 2020-2024. He represented the Utah Warriors for his entire MLR career.

Born and raised in England, Tu’avao played rugby league in the north of England before moving to California and playing football in high school. He attended American River College in Sacramento and began playing rugby with the Sacramento Blackhawks before going on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints in 2017.

Upon his return in 2019, Tu’avao signed with the Utah Warriors and earned 2 appearances (both starts) in the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season. Tu’avao has earned 58 MLR appearances for the Utah Warriors between 2020-2024, starting 43 times and scoring 6 tries. He has recorded over 2000 career metres gained, and four 100+ tackle seasons for a career total of 521 in MLR.

achievements

• MLR Team of the Week: 2024 – Rd 10