Marcus Tupuola
Date of birth (1995-10-05) October 5, 1995
Place of birthCarson, California, United States
Height6 ft 3 in (1.90 m)
Weight198 lb (90 kg; 14 st 2 lb)
SchoolNotre Dame College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019–2022 San Diego Legion 5 (0)
Correct as of 1 December 2023
National sevens team(s)
Years Team Comps
2019– United States 26
Correct as of 1 December 2023
Medal record
Men's rugby sevens
Representing  United States
Pan American Games
Bronze medal – third place2019 LimaTeam competition

Marcus Tupuola (born October 5, 1995) is an American professional rugby union player who plays as a back for the United States national sevens team.[1]

International career

Tupuola grew up in Carson, California, where he attended Carson High School. He attended university at Notre Dame College. He played for Major League Rugby side San Diego Legion in the 2019 Major League Rugby season.[2]

Tupuola also represents the United States national rugby sevens team where he plays fly-half.[3][4] He debuted for the US Sevens team in 2019.[5] He represented the U.S. in Rugby sevens at the 2019 Pan American Games.

References

  1. ↑ "Marcus Tupuola". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
  2. ↑ "San Diego Legions Re-Signs Marcus Tupuola". DJ Coil Rugby. 8 February 2020. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
  3. ↑ "Behind The Scenes at the LA Sevens". Rugby World. 8 May 2020. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
  4. ↑ "Singapore Sevens: England beat USA 28-7 to win bronze medal". BBC Sport. 14 April 2019. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
  5. ↑ "Marcus Tupuola having fun on HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series". www.world.rugby. 2023-01-20. Retrieved 2023-01-20.


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