Joseph-Aukuso Sua’ali’i is an Australian rugby union player who plays as a wing, centre or fullback. Currently, Joseph-Aukuso plays for the Australian Wallabies and the Waratahs in rugby union.
Dubbed one of the best rugby players of the generation, Sua’ali’i made headlines when he switched from rugby league to rugby union.
His move drew a lot of discussion among fans and fellow professionals, with people sharing their opinions. Despite all the talk, all Sua’ali’i wanted was to raise his standard and play in the 2027 Rugby World Cup on his home soil.
Despite being talked about in his career, Sua’ali’i also leads an attention-grabbing lifestyle. From his fancy vacations to his love life, he is a man with a lot going on off rugby.
In this profile, we provide details of his career and his personal life outside rugby.
PROFILE SUMMARY
Full name: Joseph-Aukuso Sua’ali’i
Date of birth: 01 August 2003
Age: 22 years
Place of birth: Glenmore Park, Australia
Father: Chris Sua’ali’i
Mother: Salina Sua’ali’i
Girlfriend: Audrey Little
Children: none
Height: 1.96 m
Weight: 98 kg
Position(s): Centre, Wing, Fullback
THE RISE OF A TALENTED STAR
Born on 1 August 2003, Sua’ali’i grew up in a western Sydney suburb in New South Wales. As a young boy, Sua’ali’i was an athlete in several sports, including basketball. He even set the under-12 Australian high jump record in 2015. Indeed, Joseph-Aukuso was a multi-talented youngster.
He attended Regentville Public School, where he excelled in athletics, including football, high jump, and other sports. After showing his top talent, he moved to The King’s School in Parramatta, where he made a massive name for himself.
After moving to The King’s School, Joseph-Aukuso became a rugby sensation, talked about nationwide.
CAREER
Getting into 2018, Sua’ali’i went straight into Rugby League and immediately became one of the best players. He played for South Sydney Rabbitohs in the Harold Matthews Cup (under-16s).
He also played for the Rabbitohs from 2019 until the end of the 2021 season. Joseph-Aukuso impressed playing for the Rabbitohs, captaining the side in the 2019 Harold Matthews Cup and being named Harold Matthews Cup Player of the Year.
The following year, Jasephy-Aukuso made headlines once again, with reports saying he had signed with the Sydney Roosters. He later joined them in 2022 and immediately became one of the top players in the country.
Since then, he has won many games and attracted a lot of attention on and off the field. Come 2025, Sua’ali’i made the famous switch from Rugby League to Rugby Union. His move sparked an international talk with top professionals like Peter V’landys.
“[rugby union is] boring, slow and [a] hard-to-watch game.” V’landys said. “I don’t think Sua’ali’i would go to rugby because he would be bored,” he added.
In 2025, he signed with the Waratahs, which became a national topic among rugby fans.
WALLABIES CAREER
After his famous switch, Sua’ali’i made history by becoming one of the few to play for the Wallabies before playing for his club. He joined an elite group of a few stars, Matt Giteau and Tatafu Polota-Nau, being the third in history after his debut in October 2024.
JOSEPH-AUKUSO SUA’ALI’I PERSONAL LIFE
Despite having a promising career, Sua’ali’i also have a strong support system in his personal life. His off-pitch lifestyle has also piqued fans’ interest.
FAMILY BACKGROUND (PARENTS AND MORE)
Above everything, Sua’ali’i’s family had been a strong wall behind him. He grew up in a family that understood sports, and they supported him through tough times.
His father is Chris Sua’ali’i, of Samoan heritage, while his mother is Salina Sua’ali’i, of Cambodian heritage.
When it comes to his siblings, Sua’alii comes from a large family with eight children. He has six sisters and one brother.
Several times, he shared the pictures of his family members, showing how united they are. He loves his sisters’ kids so much and enjoys spending time with them. Sua’alii loves kids.
JOSEPH-AUKUSO SUA’ALI’I GIRLFRIEND/ WIFE
Coming through, as one of the most promising rugby stars in Australia, Joseph-Aukuso’s love life is in the spotlight. Most young athletes like him usually find themselves in scandals when it comes to relationships before they settle down.
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However, Joseph-Aukuso made a bold and good decision to go public with his relationship. In June 2025, he publicly announced that his girlfriend is Audrey Little, and they have been together since then.
Audrey Little even embraced the announcement and started popping up more often in Joseph-Aukuso’s life. When he goes for games, she is there, and when he is away from rugby, she is by his side.
Together, they are becoming one of the Wallabies’ power couples, thanks to their fancy lifestyle.
JOSEPH-AUKUSO SUA’ALI’I HEIGHT AND WEIGHT
Undoubtedly, one of the hardest-working Wallabies of his generation, and he loves the gym. With a height of 1.96 m, he has a solid aerial advantage when it comes to catching high balls.
Adding to his height, he weighs 98 kg, giving him a solid base of strength to push opponents off.