Beaudein Waaka

Beaudein Waaka (born 27 January 1994) is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays for the New England Free Jacks in Major League Rugby (MLR).

Beaudein Waaka
Full nameBeaudein Roger Tuhaunui Waaka
Date of birth (1994-01-27) 27 January 1994
Place of birthWhakatāne, New Zealand
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight91 kg (201 lb; 14 st 5 lb)
SchoolGisborne Boys' High School
Notable relative(s)Stacey Waaka (sister)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback, Centre, First five-eighth
Current team Manly, New England Free Jacks
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012 Poverty Bay 1 (9)
2013–2018 Taranaki 30 (111)
2019– Manly 17 (106)
2020– New England Free Jacks 0 (0)
Correct as of 25 January 2020
National sevens team(s)
Years Team Comps
2015–2017 New Zealand 14
Correct as of 25 January 2020

Professional career

In 2012, Waaka previously played for Poverty Bay and the Taranaki Bulls for 5 seasons in the Mitre 10 Cup competition.

In 2019, he signed with Manly RUFC. Like his sister, Stacey Waaka, he has also represented New Zealand sevens in rugby sevens.[1]

References
  1. "Two black jerseys for Waaka siblings". Maori Television. 8 June 2015.
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