MAAMA VAIPULU

Position
Lock

Blues debut
2023 v Matatū

Blues caps
12

Born
26/11/2002

Province

Maama, a star volleyball player, was a late arrival to the rugby scene. But this lady has ‘hops’ making her an exciting lock to keep an eye on.   

It was a breakthrough season in 2022 for Maama who started most games at lock for the Auckland Storm.   

She got her first taste of nib Blues rugby in 2023 and was a dominant force in the lineout.   

No longer able to hide behind her rookie tag, Vaipulu was well and truly on the radar of opposition teams in 2024, playing in the majority of games for the nib Blues. 

She was impressive throughout the 2024 Aupiki campaign, continuing her upward trajectory and was ultimately rewarded with her first Black Ferns contract. 

She scored her first try for the Black Ferns against the USA in Hamilton and was again a member of the Black Ferns for the WXV tournament in Canada.  

Vaipulu will be looking to bring her international experience and learnings when she pulls on the nib Blues jersey in the 2025 edition of Super Rugby Aupiki.  

Position
Lock

Blues debut
2023 v Matatū

Blues caps
5

Blues points
10

Born
26/11/2002

Province

Maama is a star volleyball player who is fairly new to the rugby scene.

She is known for her ‘hops’ making her an exciting young lock to keep an eye on.

It was a breakthrough season in 2022 for Maama who started most games at lock for the Auckland Storm.

As a rookie she will be looking to getting her first nib Blues Super Rugby Aupiki cap in 2023 and is shaping as an exciting new addition to this nib Blues Squad.