Lance Hohaia

Lance Koro Hohaia (born 1 April 1983) is a New Zealand former professional rugby league player. A New Zealand national representative utility back, he played in the National Rugby League for the New Zealand Warriors and the Super League for St Helens RLFC, with whom he won the 2014 Super League championship. In 2008 Hohaia was a member of the World Cup winning New Zealand team.

Early years

Hohaia played his junior football for the Taniwharau Rugby League club and attended Southwell School and St Paul's Collegiate School. Hohaia played for Waikato in 2001 and was also selected for the Northern Districts side that lost to the touring French side.

Playing career

National Rugby League

Lance was signed by the New Zealand Warriors and he moved up to Auckland. He made his debut in Round 4 2002 against the North Queensland Cowboys. Hohaia played for the Warriors from the interchange bench in their 2002 NRL Grand Final loss to the Sydney Roosters. Hohaia also made his international debut for the Kiwis in 2002.

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Man died in armchair four days after crash injuries not detected

NewstalkZB 21 Mar 2025
Lance Hohaia Houpapa died from injuries not detected during treatment after a road crash in 2022 ... Rotorua man Lance Hohaia Houpapa was discharged from hospital after a serious car crash ...
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Man found dead in his armchair four days after being discharged from hospital

Stuff 21 Mar 2025
Lance Hohaia Houpapa, 66, suffered a traumatic aortic laceration following a car crash in Rotorua and died at home ....
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