Career
He formerly played Rugby League for the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League. A Brisbane Souths junior, Tupou began his career with the Brisbane Broncos in the Toyota Cup before switching to the North Queensland Cowboys for the 2010 NRL season. After playing three strong performances in the Toyota Cup,
In round 4 of the National Rugby League 2010 he made his debut for the North Queensland Cowboys.
Tupou joined the Western Force for the Super Rugby 2012 season.