He previously played for the Sydney Roosters and Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in the NRL.

[3] He made only one first grade appearance for Manly in the 2021 NRL season and did not feature in the clubs finals campaign.

[6] Tuipulotu played 12 matches for Manly in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished 12th on the table and missed the finals.

[7] On 7 February, it was reported that Tuipulotu had been granted an immediate release from Manly to join St. George Illawarra on a two-year deal.

[9] He played a total of 12 games for St. George Illawarra in the 2024 NRL season and scored eight tries as the club finished 11th on the table.