Carwyn Tuipulotu
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| Born | 28 September 2001 Abergavenny, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 120 kg (19 st; 260 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Sedbergh School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Swansea University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Taulupe Faletau (cousin) Billy Vunipola (cousin) Mako Vunipola (cousin) Kepu Tuipulotu (cousin) Sisilia Tuipulotu (cousin) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Carwyn Tuipulotu (born 28 September 2001) is a Welsh professional rugby union player, who plays Flanker and Number 8 for Top 14 side Section Paloise.[1]
Youth rugby
Tuipulotu was part of the Newcastle Falcons academy, and was part of the Welsh Exiles, leading to a contract with the Scarlets academy.[2]
Scarlets
Tuipulotu was named in the Scarlets first-team squad for the 2020–21 Pro14 season.[3] He was first called into the Scarlets matchday squad for a pre-season friendly against their rivals, the Ospreys, on 25 September 2020. He made his debut in the rearranged Round 8 match of the 2020–21 Pro14 against Leinster.[4] Tuipulotu signed his first professional contract with the Scarlets in February 2021, tying him to the region for the next four years.[2]
On 26 March 2022, Tuipulotu scored his first try for the Scarlets, in a 41–24 win over Zebre.[5] He scored another try in a friendly against the Saracens on 10 March 2023.[6]
Tuipulotu played for Llanelli RFC until the side was disbanded, and later featured for Carmarthen Quins RFC in Super Rygbi Cymru.[7][8]
Saracens
On 24 January 2025, Tuipulotu joined Saracens as short term injury cover.[9] He made his debut on 1 February 2025 in a Premiership Rugby Cup fixture against Ealing Trailfinders, scoring a try in the loss.[10]
Section Paloise
On 10 February 2025, Tuipulotu returned from his short-term loan with Saracens and joined Top 14 side Section Paloise initially on an injury cover basis with immediate effect.[1]
International career
Wales U20
Previously involved with Wales U16 and U18, Tuipulotu represented Wales U20 in the 2021 Six Nations Under 20s Championship.[11]