Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is an Australian national rugby league (NRL) footballer who plays for the Dolphins and the Australian national team. Tabuai-Fidow plays as a fullback for the Dolphins and sometimes as a centre for Queensland in the State of Origin.
Coming through as a promising youngster in rugby union, Hamiso did not last long before he switched to league. This move proved to be a career-changing breakthrough for the talented fullback.
Undoubtedly, one of the best in the NRL, Hamiso’s name continues to grow as each season passes. His 2026 season made him a household name in Australia, cementing his status as one of the most loved stars alongside the likes of Stephen Crichton.
With such a rising career, here is more about what most fans ask about the talented 25-year-old fullback.
PROFILE SUMMARY
Full name: Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
Date of birth: 5 September 2001
Age: 25 years
Place of birth: Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Ethnicity: Torres Strait Islander, Papua New Guinean / Samoan
Father: Simon Fidow
Mother: Karina
Partner: Not yet disclosed
Children: None
Height: 1.86 m
Weight: 89 kg
Position(s): Fullback
HAMISO TABUAI-FIDOW’S AGE AND EARLY LIFE
The talented fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow was born on 5 September 2001, making him 25 years old and turning 26 in 2027.
Hamiso was born in Queensland, Australia, to a Torres Strait Islander mother and a Samoan father. This combination makes him of Torres Strait Islander, Papua New Guinean / Samoan ethnicity.
As a young boy, Hamiso looked exceptionally promising as a rugby player across several forms of the sport. In those early years, he also played rugby league for the Cairns Kangaroos and tried Australian rules football, playing for the Crusaders and Peninsula in 2013. He impressed and was signed by the Gold Coast Suns Academy. At this point, his idol was Buddy Franklin, and he wanted to sign with the Suns, but the deal collapsed when the club failed to secure his relocation.
After the deal collapsed, Hamiso signed a scholarship deal with Brisbane Grammar School, where he played rugby union. During his time in Brisbane, he was a member of the Queensland Reds rugby union development squad. A few years later, he signed a deal with the North Queensland Cowboys in 2017 and has stayed in rugby league to this day.
The following year, in 2018, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow moved to Townsville and played for Kirwan State High School. He also played for the Northern Pride in 2018, the North Queensland under-20 squad and Townsville Blackhawks.
In 2019, he played for the Blackhawks’ Hastings Deering Colts side, as he continued to develop his skills into a professional player.
HAMISO TABUAI-FIDOW’S PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY
After impressing in developmental rugby, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow signed his first professional contract with the North Queensland Cowboys in 2020. He stayed with the North Old Cowboys until 2022. In 2020, he won the North Old Cowboys Rookie of the Year award, becoming one of the most sought-after youngsters in the country.
He moved on and signed with the Dolphins in 2023, and he still plays there. At the Dolphins, Hamiso became one of the finest players in the NRL, holding several club records.
He is the first try scorer in the Dolphins’ history, by virtue of playing in their inaugural season. He is the first Dolphin to score in an NRL game, the first Dolphin to score at home venues Suncorp Stadium and Kayo Stadium, and the first Dolphin to score in a representative game (Game 1 of the 2023 State of Origin series).
He also won the 2023 Dolphins Fan-Voted MVP (Most Valuable Player), showcasing his talent. After the 2026 season, Hamiso Tanuai-Fidow entered a contract saga, as top teams made big-money offers and the Dolphins were also trying to keep him.
In representative rugby, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow played for Queensland from 2021 through to 2026. He also played for the Indigenous All Stars, Samoa, the Prime Minister’s XIII, and Australia over the course of his career.
With such a promising career, Hamiso does not walk this journey alone, but with the people close to him: his family.
HAMISO TABUAI-FIDOW’S FATHER, MOTHER AND OTHER FAMILY
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow’s parents are Simon Fidow and Karina. His father is Samoan, while his mother is a Torres Strait Islander with family connections to Saibai Island in the Torres Strait. Even though he does not share much about his parents, they are surely behind his rise to stardom.
Celebrating his 25th birthday, Hamiso shared some pictures with his mother and grandmother. He also had his siblings and other family members who celebrated the special day with him.
Undoubtedly, his family had been a strong pillar of support over the years. They celebrate his wins, come to games, cheering him on, and stand by him through tough times.
WHO IS HAMISO TABUAI-FIDOW’S PARTNER?
For the larger part of his career, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow kept his love life private until his relationship with Jaime Chapman. The two rugby stars went viral with their relationship, going to fancy places and sharing beautiful pictures.
Unfortunately, things went south and the two stars separated, deleting each other’s pictures across social platforms like Instagram. In 2025, the two had some social media interactions that sparked reconciliation rumours among fans, but neither commented.
As of September 2026, Hamiso had not yet revealed details about his new partner.