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Mark Taufua is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League. He primarily plays as a second-row forward. Taufua was born on 24 October 1981 in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. He is 39 years old. Taufua stands at a height of 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) and weighs around 104 kg (229 lb). Taufua is currently single. He has not been previously engaged. Taufua began his professional rugby league career in 2002 with the Newcastle Knights. He has also played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, and the Parramatta Eels. As of 2021, Mark Taufua’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million. He has earned most of his wealth from his successful career as a professional rugby league footballer.

Popular As Mark Larry Taufua
Occupation N/A
Age 43 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 24 October, 1981
Birthday 24 October
Birthplace Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Nationality Australia

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Mark Taufua Height, Weight & Measurements

At 43 years old, Mark Taufua height is 188 cm and Weight 106 kg.

Physical Status
Height 188 cm
Weight 106 kg
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Who Is Mark Taufua's Wife?

His wife is Angie Taufua

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Wife Angie Taufua
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Mark Taufua Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Mark Taufua worth at the age of 43 years old? Mark Taufua’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from Australia. We have estimated Mark Taufua's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
Net Worth in 2022 Pending
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Timeline

2013

Throughout the 2013 season, Taufua struggled to obtain game time in the NRL, due to the likes of Luke Lewis, Paul Gallen and Andrew Fifita, before him, but had a fitting end to his career with a stellar season as starting prop in a NSW Cup Premiership side, captained by Chad Townsend.

He announced his retirement from the game after the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.

In April 2013 he played for Samoa in their Pacific Rugby League International against fierce pacific rivals Tonga.

Later in the year, Mark played for Samoa in their successful 2013 Rugby League World Cup campaign.

2011

On 7 June 2011, Taufua signed with the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks for 2 years, starting in 2012.

2009

In 2009 he was named as part of the Samoan side for the Pacific Cup.

2006

His younger brother Larry Jnr, played for the Newcastle Knights in the Jersey Flegg Cup in 2006 and 2007.

After playing junior rugby league in Maitland Pickers for the Woodberry Warriors, Taufua switched to rugby union, playing for The Waratahs in the Newcastle and Hunter Rugby Union competition. He was a Newcastle and NSW Country rugby union representative when in 2006 Brian Smith, the Knights coach at that time discovered him. After debuting in the NRL midway through 2007, at 25, Taufua continued to improve. In 2008, a Newcastle Herald article nicknamed him "The Samoan stealth bomber" after "teeth-rattling tackles and bone-jarring charges" against the Melbourne Storm, and in 2009, played in every game for Newcastle except their first-round loss to the Gold Coast Titans. He only missed a few games in 2010 due to injury.

1996

Mark Taufua is the second eldest son of Feiloivao Lilomaiava Taulave (Lave/Larry) Taufua, who is a Paramount Chief of Faleatiu, A'ana, Samoa. Taufua's father was also a Heavy Weight boxer in New Zealand during the late 70s, where his alias was "Prince Tattoo" (due to his traditional Samoan tattoo known as Tatau or Pe'a. His mother Lulu Sapaea Faofua (Taufua) of Laulii died in 1996 due to cancer.