Laura Mariu

Laura Tui Mariu MNZM (born 2 December 1980) is a Canadian international rugby league player. She represented New Zealand at the 2000, 2003, 2008, 2013 and 2017 Women's Rugby League World Cups.^[1][2][3]

Laura Mariu MNZM
Mariu in 2018
Born	Laura Tui Mariu (1980-12-02) 2 December 1980 (age 44)
Rugby league career
Personal information
Height	1.71 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)
Weight	85 kg (187 lb; 13 st 5 lb)
Playing information
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 2018 New Zealand Warriors 3 0 0 0 0 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 2000–18 New Zealand 2022– Canada 3 0 0 0 0

Mariu was chosen to captain the New Zealand Warriors' Women's team in the inaugural NRLW competition in 2018.

In the 2018 Queen's Birthday Honours, Mariu was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to rugby league.^[4]

Mariu will represent Canada Ravens in the 2021 Rugby League World Cup. She is eligible through her Canadian mother.^[5]