Player Bio
Laura Tui Mariu MNZM (born 2 December 1980) is a New Zealand and Canadian international rugby league player. She represented New Zealand at the 2000, 2003, 2008, 2013 and 2017 Women's Rugby League World Cups.
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.
Mariu represented the Canada Ravens in the 2021 Rugby League World Cup. She is eligible through her Canadian mother.
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.
Mariu represented the Canada Ravens in the 2021 Rugby League World Cup. She is eligible through her Canadian mother.
