Jone Rova

Jone Rova (born 12 July 2002) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Hurricanes and Canterbury. His preferred position is centre.^[1]

Jone Rova

Date of birth	(2002-07-12) 12 July 2002 (age 23)
Place of birth	Fiji
Height	182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	94 kg (207 lb; 14 st 11 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre Current team Hurricanes, Canterbury Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2022– Canterbury 8 (0) 2024 Crusaders 3 () 2025– Hurricanes 2 (5) Correct as of 19 November 2023

Early career

Rova is from the village of Vusaratu in Natewa, Cakaudrove Province in Fiji. In 2022, he became the first rugby international from the village when he represented New Zealand U20.^[2] He attended New Plymouth Boys' High School where he played for their First XV.^[3]

Professional career

Rova has represented Canterbury in the National Provincial Championship since 2022, being named in their full squad for the 2023 Bunnings NPC.^[4] He was named in the Crusaders squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.^[5] He was dropped by the Crusaders in 2025 but was added to the Hurricanes wider training squad.