Paddy Tuimavave is a former professional rugby league footballer who played as a in the 1980s and 1990s and represented both New Zealand and Western Samoa.
Background He is related to Evarn and Tony, who have both also played for the New Zealand national rugby league team, and Paki Tuimavave who also represented Western Samoa.
Playing career A Mount Albert Lions and Northcote Tigers player in the Auckland Rugby League competition,.1986 Lion Red Rugby League Annual, New Zealand Rugby Football League, 1986. p.101Northcote and Birkenhead Tigers Rugby League and Sports Club Inc Auckland Rugby League Tuimavave was part of the 1988 Auckland side that defeated Great Britain 30–14 at Carlaw Park. Tuimavave scored a try in that match.Sydney Morning Herald, 20 July 1988 In 1991 Tuimavave played for Canterbury in the Lion Red Showdown competition against Auckland, Western Suburbs and North Sydney.Coffey, John and Bernie Wood Auckland, 100 years of rugby league, 1909-2009, 2009. , p.297.
Tuimavave also played for Leigh and Workington Town in England.Always bank on Buck to punch above his weight Times & Star, 5 June 2008
Representative career Tuimavave represented New Zealand in two tests against Papua New Guinea in 1990. He also represented Samoa in the 1986, 1988 and 1992 Pacific Cups and was named in the 1986 and 1992 team of the tournament selections. John Coffey, Bernie Wood 100 Years: Maori Rugby League, 1908-2008
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