 Tuqiri's rugby league career was expected to be over following the conclusion of the 2013 NRL season when his previous club, the Wests Tigers opted not to offer Tuqiri an extension to his contract after several injury-plagued season significantly reduced his on-field involvement for the club.In May 2014, Tuqiri played for Fiji in the 2014 Pacific Rugby League International.He kicked two goals, and scored a try, but it wasn't enough as Fiji lost the match by 32–16.