Proper noun
Tupou (plural Tupous)
A surname from Tongan.
Among the forwards, Allan Alaalatoa returns at tighthead prop ahead of Taniela Tupou with the pack otherwise unchanged from the team that drew 15-15 with Argentina a fortnight ago. Source: Internet
The 1918 flu pandemic killed 1,800 Tongans, around eight per cent of the residents. citation The Treaty of Friendship and Tonga's protection status ended in 1970 under arrangements established by Queen Salote Tupou III prior to her death in 1965. Source: Internet
Daniel Tupou looked to have put Liu into a gaping hole but as he looked certain to score Griffin produced a bone-rattling shot on his bigger opponent to dislodge the ball. Source: Internet
Lock has been a vexed position for the Blues, who have lost Scott Scrafton and Jimmy Tupou to season ending injuries, while Josh Goodhue’s ongoing medical woes has opened the door for youngsters Ben Nee-Nee and Lyndon Dunshea. Source: Internet
But at Nuku’alofa, Tonga, their plans were disrupted by the high chief Tupou (Aleamotu’a). Source: Internet
From Davies’ perspective the Tahitian were placed under detention at Tongatapu: “The chief called Tupou would not let them proceed. Source: Internet