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Clem Halaholo
Full nameClement Halaholo[1]
Born (2003-09-22) 22 September 2003 (age 23)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Height193 cm (6 ft 4 in)[2]
Weight104 kg (229 lb; 16 st 5 lb)[2]
SchoolWaverley College
Notable relativeDavvy Moale (cousin)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock, Flanker
Current team Waratahs, Southland
Youth career
–2021 Waverley College
–2021 Sydney University
2021–2024 Waratahs Academy
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– Sydney University
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2025– Waratahs 16 (30)
2026– Southland 1 (5)
Correct as of 1 August 2026

Clement Halaholo (born 22 September 2003) is an Australian rugby union player, who plays for the Waratahs in the Super Rugby and Southland in the New Zealand National Provincial Championship (NPC). His preferred position is lock or flanker.[3]

Early career

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Halaholo was born in Sydney.[4] He attended Waverley College where he first played rugby.[5] In his youth, Halaholo also played rugby league, being in the Sydney Roosters academy.[6][7] He plays his club rugby for Sydney University,[8] and studied business at the International Sports College and works on construction.[9] He was named as a later call-up to the Junior Wallabies in 2023, although he did not make an appearance.[10]

Career

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Halaholo was named in the Waratahs squad ahead of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season,[11] however he did not make an appearance and in June 2025 was released by the side. He was later named in the Waratahs squad for the 2025 Super Rugby AUS competition,[12] having a break out competition.[13] He scored three tries in all three of his appearances,[14] including the grand final, for which he was named Man of the Match.[15] Halaholo was also named in the inaugural Team of the Year.[16]

After starting both trial games ahead of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, Halaholo was named to start against the Reds in round one,[17] scoring a try on debut.[18] In June 2026, Halaholo signed a one-year contract extension with the Waratahs.[19]

Following the end of the 2026 Super Rugby season, Halaholo signed for the Southland Stags in New Zealand's National Provincial Championship (NPC) for their 2026 season.[20] Being named as the starting blindside flanker,[21] Halaholo scored a try on debut, coming in the 33rd minute of the opening round.[22] Southland lost their opening match to arch-rivals Otago in what was their 250th matchup.[21][22]

Personal life

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Halaholo enjoys music and plays the piano, learning throughout 2022.[23] Halaholo is the cousin of National Rugby League (NRL) player and Cook Islands representative Davvy Moale.[6]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of 1 August 2026.[24][14]
Statistics by club, season and competition
Club Season League
DivisionAppsTriesPoints
Waratahs 2025 Super Rugby AUS 3315
2026 Super Rugby Pacific 13315
Total 16630
Southland 2026 National Provincial Championship 115
Career total 17735

Awards and honours

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Waratahs

Individual

References

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  1. ↑ "Celement Halaholo Rugby Bio | RugbyPass". RugbyPass. Archived from the original on 22 May 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Clem Halaholo | Player Profile | NSW Waratahs". waratahs.rugby. New South Wales Rugby Union. Archived from the original on 2 August 2026.
  3. ↑ "Clem Halaholo | Ultimate Rugby". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
  4. ↑ "Halaholo signs new one-year contract with the Tahs". waratahs.rugby. New South Wales Rugby Union. 11 June 2026.
  5. ↑ "Clem Halaholo: 18yo big man impresses in surprise Shute Shield debut". Rugby News. 10 May 2022. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
  6. 1 2 Lulham, Amanda (2 July 2023). "Waratahs teen Clem Halaholo, Tevita Alatini in late U20 World Cup Junior Wallabies call up". The Daily Telegraph. News Corp Australia.
  7. ↑ "Junior Representative lineups announced for Round 6". South Sydney Rabbitohs. 15 March 2019. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
  8. ↑ "Shute Shield U21s: Who are the best really young players in the competition". Rugby News. 15 June 2022. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
  9. ↑ "After he punched a NSW teammate, it's a matter of when not if Queensland baits big Miles". The Sydney Morning Herald. 11 February 2026. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
  10. ↑ "Junior Wallabies forced into changes as Irish duo suspended for red-card worthy tackles". Rugby.com.au. 2 July 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
  11. ↑ "The wait is over - The 2025 NSW Waratahs Squad is officially here and ready to support". NSW Waratahs (Press release). 11 November 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  12. ↑ "NSW Waratahs Select Exciting Blend of Elite, Academy and Club Players for Super Rugby AUS" (Press release). NSW Waratahs. 2 September 2025. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  13. ↑ "Stocks risen: The biggest breakout stars of the 2025 Super Rugby AUS season". Rugby.com.au. 8 October 2025. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
  14. 1 2 "Clem Halaholo Appearances | Rugby Database". rugbydatabase.co.nz. Rugby Database.
  15. 1 2 Williamson, Nathan (5 October 2025). "Five things we learnt from Western Force – NSW Waratahs Super Rugby AUS Final". Rugby.com.au. Archived from the original on 5 October 2025. Their back row has turned this competition into a showcase opportunity to replace Rob Leota and Langi Gleeson, with Clem Halaholo the standout as he took out Player of the Final.
  16. 1 2 Wasiliev, Nick (7 October 2025). "Super Rugby AUS 2025 Team of the Season". Rugby.com.au.
  17. ↑ "Seven possible debutants named in NSW Waratahs squad for Round 1 clash with Reds". NSW Waratahs (Press release). 11 February 2026. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  18. ↑ "Five things we learnt from NSW Waratahs - Queensland Reds". Rugby.com.au. 13 February 2026. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
  19. ↑ Lester, Ned (11 June 2026). "'Just a year ago I had nothing': Waratahs re-sign breakout loose forward". RugbyPass.
  20. ↑ "Breakout Waratah Clem Halaholo Strengthens Southland Stags Pack". rugbysouthland.co.nz. Rugby Southland. 3 July 2026.
  21. 1 2 Tonga, Terry (29 July 2026). "Stags Face Otago in Historic 250th Match". whatsoninvers.nz. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
  22. 1 2 Meikle, Hayden (1 August 2026). "Lucas Casey inspires Otago to comfortable win on Stag Day". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
  23. ↑ Lulham, Amanda (31 October 2022). "Tahs teen Clem Halaholo finds rugby the right fit as cousin Davvy Moale stars in rugby league". The Daily Telegraph. News Corp Australia.
  24. ↑ "Clem Halaholo: Stats – All Rugby". all.rugby. All Rugby.
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