Sam Hainsworth-Fa'aofo

Sam Hainsworth-Fa'aofo is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the and. His preferred position is flanker or number 8.

Early career

Hainsworth-Fa'aofo attended Auckland Grammar School where he played for the first XV, while also playing club rugby for Grammar TEC, earning selection for the New Zealand Schools Barbarians team in 2021. After leaving school he joined up with the Auckland academy, representing their U19 side in 2022, while also captaining the New Zealand U19 side in the same year. He was subsequently named in the Blues academy, representing their U20 side in 2023, while in the same year also represented the New Zealand U20 side.

Professional career

Hainsworth-Fa'aofo has represented in the National Provincial Championship since 2022, being named in the squad for the 2025 Bunnings NPC. He was named in the wider training group for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.