Edward

Sawailau

182cm
102kg
April 4, 1996

After 4 years with Perpignan, Sawailau joined Oyonnax in their quest for return to the top tier. A physical runner and defender who is just as comfortable on the wing or in in the midfield.

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November 15, 2025 Joshua O’Connor

Oyonnax Centre Edward Sawailau started on the bench in their round 11 clash at Agen. He entered the game in the 54th minute.

They trailed 23-10 after 49 minutes before scoring 17 unanswered points including a 70th minute try to Sawailau who chased through on a perfectly weighted chip kick inside the Agen 22 metres. Final score 27-23.

It’s the first time this season Oyonnax have back-to-back wins together.

September 13, 2025 Joshua O’Connor

Edward Sawailau started at Centre for Oyonnax in their home win over Clolomiers 30-21. Trailing by 7 in the 2nd half, it was his try that allowed his side to draw level, before 3 penalty goals gave them a 9 point win 30-21.

He ran a great line from close range, powering through several defenders to score his first try of the season.

His stats line shows 8 carries for 26 metres and 4 defenders beaten.

Current Season

CompetitionClubGamesTriesPointsConversionsPenalty KicksDrop Goals
Pro D2Oyonnax3210000

Club Career

CompetitionYearsClubGamesTriesConvPen KicksDrop GoalsPoints
Pro D22024-2025Oyonnax19400020
Top 142021-2024USAP30600030
Pro D22019-2021Valence29300015
Pro D22017-2018Grenoble9200010
Top 142016-2017Grenoble21500025
  • If blank, stats are incomplete. Special thanks to All.Rugby and itsrugby.uk

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Sawailau try the winner for Oyonnax

Edward Sawailau's 71st minute try was the difference for Oyonnax in their 27-24 win over Agen.

They move once step closer to the top 6 after enjoying their best month of the season, winning 3 of their last 4 games including away to Agen who sit in 6th spot.

Sawailau was making his return, his first match since round 3 and dotted down after chasing through on a perfectly weighted chip kick inside the opposition 22 metres.

 

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Pro D2
November 15, 2025

Sawailau try in Oyonnax' first win of season

Oyonnax Centre Edward Sawailau scored his first try of the season after running a great line into the teeth of the Colomiers tryline defence, powering over in the 55th minute.

It was Oyonnax' first win after losing both their opening matches.

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Pro D2
September 13, 2025
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