He played for the Glenora Bears, Canterbury-Bankstown, St. George, Cessnock Goannas and the New Zealand national side.
[citation needed] In his later years, Tatana moved to Sydney, playing five seasons in the NSWRL First Grade competition.
[citation needed] A fine goalkicker and prop forward, he was St George's top scorer in 1976 (his final season there), with 105 points.
[citation needed] Tatana captain–coached Newcastle Rugby League club Cessnock Goannas to a grand final win in 1977, his first year with them.
[citation needed] Tatana was a New Zealand Kiwi international player and played in the 1968 World Cup.