Ben Tapuai (born 19 January 1989) is an Australian professional rugby union playerwho currently plays for Bordeaux Bègles in the French competition Top 14.

[citation needed] In 2008 Tapuai represented the Australian Under 20s in Japan,[1][3] and played in the 2008 IRB Junior World Championship in Wales.

"[5] In 2011, under a full contract he played in 10 of the Reds 18 games,[1] including the final,[6] and formed a strong combination with Wallaby centre Anthony Fainga'a.

[4] In 2012 "Tapuai started in the Reds first eight games ... until he sustained a broken collarbone in a tackle by Stormers centre Juan de Jongh in Brisbane.

"[10] On 2 November 2016, Tapuai left Western Force to join English club Bath in the Aviva Premiership with immediate effect.

[13] On 25 July 2021, Tapuai would move to South Africa to sign for Durban-based Sharks in the United Rugby Championship ahead of the 2021-22 season.