Tama Anderson

Tama Anderson
Born (2003-10-14) 14 October 2003 (age 23)
Whangārei, New Zealand
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight88 kg (194 lb; 13 st 12 lb)
SchoolMount Albert Grammar School
Rugby union career
Position Wing / Fullback
Current team Force
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022–2024 Northland 4 (10)
2027– Force 0 (0)
Correct as of 1 November 2026

Tama Anderson (born 14 October 2003) is an New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Force. His preferred position is wing or fullback.

Early career

Anderson was born in Whangārei and attended Mount Albert Grammar School, earning selection for the Blues U18s in 2021. Having returned to Northland after leaving school, and joining up with the Northland academy, he was named in the Blues U20 squad in 2023. He moved to Australia in 2025, joining the Nedlands club in Western Australia.

Professional career

Anderson represented Northland in the 2022, 2023 and 2024 Bunnings NPC competitions. Anderson was called into the Force squad for the 2026 Super Rugby AUS competition, making two appearances. He was then named in the Force squad for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season, being named in the full train and trial squad.

References

  1. ↑ "Tama Anderson". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 1 November 2026.
  2. ↑ "Hakinakina Champions celebrate their acheivements". Te Ao Maori News. 7 August 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2026.
  3. ↑ "Under-18 camps to reach into communities". Blues. 21 September 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2026.
  4. ↑ "U20 wider squad". Blues. 9 February 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2026.
  5. ↑ "Steele hails local pathway gains from Super Rugby AUS campaign". Western Force. 25 September 2026. Retrieved 1 November 2026.
  6. ↑ "Northland Taniwha dominate Hawke's Bay Magpies in Bunnings Warehouse NPC clash". Northern Advocate. 3 September 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2026.
  7. ↑ "Force team revealed for Super Rugby AUS opener". Western Force (Press release). 9 September 2026. Retrieved 1 November 2026.
  8. ↑ "Force squad confirmed for 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season". Western Force (Press release). 28 October 2026. Retrieved 1 November 2026.