Auckland Samoa Rugby Football Union Inc

Fa’alauiloa le ‘au ‘a le Penina Sāmoa mō le la ta’aloga ma le Penina ‘a Tonga Fa’alauiloa le ‘au ‘a le Penina Sāmoa mō le la ta’aloga ma le Penina ‘a Tonga

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Big respect to the 2026 Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame inductees 👏🏉
Legends like:
Jerry Collins, Keven Mealamu, DJ Forbes, and 🌺Luamanuvao Muliagatele Niuafolau Alaisalatemaota Bakulich-Leavasa being recognised shows just how deep Pasifika impact runs in the game.

From pioneers to modern greats, their legacy continues to inspire our communities on and off the field. Proud moment for Pacific rugby 💙🌺

Legacy lives on. Always.

💯💪Today, Pasifika influence continues to grow, enriching New Zealand rugby at every level as players, coaches, and passionate supporters.

www.nzrugby.co.nz Pacific peoples have long contributed to rugby in New Zealand. At both fifteens and sevens level, some exceptional players of Pacific heritage have worn the black jersey, and the game is enjoyed by Pasifika players and fans all around the country.

🌹🤍We are reminded that time is not measured only in years, but in the love shared, the joy given, and the memories left behind. And in that, Afioga Toleafoa Selesele Matailiili Solipo Tuimaugapo lived a full 80 years, richly complemented by the many fruits of the Spirit spoken of in Scripture, love, joy, peace, kindness, and faithfulness so clearly reflected in the life that was lived.

We witnessed not only the measure of years, but the depth of a life well lived, and a legacy that will continue to bless all who were touched by him. RIL

🤍FAMILY SERVICE: TUES 31st March 2026
✝️TIME: 5:00PM
🌹VENUE: Otahuhu EFKS
60 Station Road, Ōtāhuhu, Auckland

🕊BURIAL SERVICE: THURS 2nd April 2026
☦️TIME: 10:00AM
🌹VENUE: Otahuhu EFKS
60 Station Road, Ōtāhuhu, Auckland

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We are reminded of these words from the Gospel of Matthew: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”

May your legacy live on, in your children, your grandchildren, your church, your community, and in every life you touched Afioga Toleafoa Matailiili Tuimauga 💙🕊

Rest peacefully, knowing you were deeply loved, and will never be forgotten.