 In 2011 Tapuai he and his brother Rex Tapuai formed a strong partnership at inside (No.12) and outside centre (No.13) to help the 'Dragons' win the final of the Queensland Premier Rugby competition.In 2009 Tapuai made his Super Rugby debut for the Reds against the Crusaders while still in the Queensland state academy program.He played four games for the Reds in that season.