Paddy Tuimavave is a former professional rugby league footballer who played as a fullback in the 1980s and 1990s and represented both New Zealand and Western Samoa.
He is related to Evarn and Tony, who have both also played for the New Zealand national rugby league team, and Paki Tuimavave who also represented Western Samoa.
[2] A Mount Albert Lions and Northcote Tigers player in the Auckland Rugby League competition,.
[3][4] Tuimavave was part of the 1988 Auckland side that defeated Great Britain 30-14 at Carlaw Park.
[5] In 1991 Tuimavave played for Canterbury in the Lion Red Showdown competition against Auckland, Western Suburbs and North Sydney.