Player Timaima Ravisa

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Timaima Ravisa

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Timaima Rosi Lulutai Ravisa (born 1 May 1988) is a Fijian rugby sevens and rugby league player who played for the New Zealand Warriors in the NRL Women's Premiership.

Ravisa was selected as a member of the Fijiana sevens team for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil.

In 2019, Ravisa and her Fiji sevens teammate Roela Radiniyavuni relocated to Auckland to play rugby league for the Richmond Rovers. On 22 June 2019, she started at fullback for Fiji in their 28–0 win over Papua New Guinea.

On 10 July 2019, she joined the New Zealand Warriors NRL Women's Premiership. On 14 September 2019, she made her debut for the Warriors, starting at five-eighth in a 16–12 win over the Sydney Roosters.

Ravisa was named in the Fijiana Drua squad for the 2022 Super W season. She was selected for the Fijiana squad to the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

 

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Tavisa: My Heart Is Beating​

We spoke to Team Fiji women’s rugby sevens rep Timaima Ravisa on how she took up rugby and her thoughts about the Olympic Games. Also Tavisa expressed her feelings

by bruce southwick in rio de janeiro, brazil
04 Aug 2016 13:30

Team Fiji women’s sevens rugby representative Timaima Ravisa. Photo: Bruce Southwick/ZoomFiji.

We spoke to Team Fiji women’s rugby sevens rep Timaima Ravisa on how she took up rugby and her thoughts about the Olympic Games. Also Tavisa expressed her feelings as she is now in Rio de Janeiro, the home of the 2016 Olympic Games

Q: So first what’s your name and where is your koro?
RAVISA: My name is Tima Ravisa and I’m from Savudodro, Savusavu in the province of Cakaudrove
Q: So when was the first time you watched rugby?
RAVISA: First time was in primary schools, I can’t remember, 1996
Q: But you watched rugby on TV?
RAVISA: Yes
Q: Who’s your rugby idol?
RAVISA: Waisale Sarevi, the master himself
Q: What did you like about him when you first watched him play?
RAVISA: Oh his footwork, footsteps, the sidesteps and goose steps everything about his footwork
Q: Have you ever thought that you will play for the Fiji team?
RAVISA: Actually not really I was not even dreaming about it because rugby back then was for men. I always watched rugby but that time I used to admire what Serevi always do. When I moved to Suva to study at FNU- that was where I started playing rugby. I gave it a shot and they asked me to join a club then from there I got the opportunity to be part of the national team. Then I began to watch William Ryder and Filimoni Delasau on TV and just loved the way they play.
Q: So what do you think about the Olympics especially for a young woman like you?
RAVISA: For me playing for Fiji in this Olympic Games is a dream come true. Definitely I will show the world what I have got
Q: What do think being a woman and to be part of the Olympics?
RAVISA: It’s good that women’s rugby is an Olympic sport. It’s a proud moment to play the sport as everyone thinks that only men are capable of playing rugby. Now we are coming with the men’s team to the Olympics. It going to be a different story altogether, as people back home will be watching us.
Q: Do you think by playing rugby in the Olympics is going to give you women a lot of confidence?
RAVISA: Yes because before people thought that women are not capable of playing a men’s sport. Now when they are introducing rugby to women it is going to encourage more women to come out of their comfort zone and try to make a difference and do something differently.
Q: When you was small, did you watch any Olympic Games?
RAVISA: Yes but for me watching the Olympics was only on athletics.
Q: Now you have flown to Rio in Brazil. What are your feelings right now?
RAVISA: Right now I am just looking forward to run into the field of play. I have been waiting for this to happen. My heart is beating faster I’m trying to stay focused because a few days of training with the girls in Chile has really helped me and I’m confident that we can really show what we are capable of as our preparation was really cool.

Tavisa: My Heart Is Beating

We spoke to Team Fiji women’s rugby sevens rep Timaima Ravisa on how she took up rugby and her thoughts about the Olympic Games. Also Tavisa expressed her feelings...

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Speedy Timaima Ravisa Eyes 7s Spot​

"The 30-year-old is fighting hard to regain her spot in the Fijiana 7s squad after a sterling performance for the Fijiana XVs side during the Oceania Women’s Championship late last year"

by grace narayan, suva
24 Mar 2019 12:00

Hope 7s women’s 7s team during the 43rd Fiji Bitter Marist 7s at the ANZ Stadium, Suva on March 23, 2019. Photo: Ronald Kumar

Former Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s winger Timaima Ravisa is on a mission.

The 30-year-old is fighting hard to regain her spot in the Fijiana 7s squad after a sterling performance for the Fijiana XVs side during the Oceania Women’s Championship late last year.

Ravisa was is in devastating form during the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s where she played for Striders as they made the women’s Cup final.

“I’m making my way back after completing my studies at the Fiji National University,” she said.

Ravisa confirmed that she was dropped from the Fijiana 7s side because of injuries and her commitment in completing her studies.

“Despite the unfavourable weather conditions it has been a great two-day of competition at the Marist 7s,” she said.

Striders 7s captain Timaima Ravisa. Photo: Grace Narayan

“As we are aware the national team coaches are present at this tournament scouting for players to be part of the national 7s side.

“I know some have been questioning why I didn’t make it to the national 7s team but at the moment I’m entirely focused on my rehabilitation programme.

“So, participating in this Marist 7s tournament is to help gauge my fitness level and continue being part of what I am passionate about and that is playing rugby.

“Well, as far as the future is concerned I’m hoping to make a comeback in sevens rugby.”

Speedy Timaima Ravisa Eyes 7s Spot

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No Regret For Warrior Ravisa​

“When one door closes, another door will open,” she said.

by rosi doviverata
12 Jul 2019 15:45

Team Fiji women’s rugby league captain Timaima Ravisa in Apia, Samoa on July 11, 2019. Photo: Rosi Doviverata

Pacific Games gold medal winning captain, Timaima Ravisa has secured a contract with the Auckland Warriors Rugby League club.

On Wednesday the Warriors had announced their 22-member squad for the second Women’s National Rugby League Premiership (WNRL) which starts in September.

Ravisa joins Roela Radiniyavuni and both have been playing in the Auckland competition for Richmond Roses, this season.

Ravisa was emotional yesterday as she recalled her journey from rugby union to league.

She has no regrets.

“When one door closes, another door will open,” she said.

Like most top athletes, it’s been a roller coaster ride with injuries, studies and other challenges for Ravisa, 30, who hails from Savudrodro, Vanua Levu.

Her parents are her inspiration.

Her face lights up as she recalls their words of encouragement and support.

To be able to win a one-year contract with a top rugby league outfit was something beyond her wildest dreams.

Rugby was something she stumbled into. She only played to keep fit.

It was during an inter-tertiary competition when Ravisa found her calling and there was no turning back.

With age fast catching up on her, Ravisa also has her sights on completing her studies at the Fiji National University

For now, she is looking forward to some family time before the WNRL season begins.

No Regret For Warrior Ravisa

“When one door closes, another door will open,” she said. ...

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Former Fijiana 7s utility back Ravisa signs for Stade Rennaise Rugby​

By Mosese Raqio Sunday 17/12/2023

Former Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s utility back Timaima Ravisa (Source: RNZ)

Former Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s utility back Timaima Ravisa has signed for Stade Rennais Rugby in the French Elite 1 competition for the 2023-2024 season.

While making the announcement, Ravisa’s rugby agency Plaise Inc. says Ravisa has seamlessly integrated herself within her new club and is thoroughly enjoying the enthralling adventures that lie ahead.

The Agency says from relishing the delectable cuisine to immersing herself in the warmth and kindness of the people, Ravisa has embraced each moment.

They say the nippy player has enthusiastically embraced the opportunity to learn the “language of love,” while basking in the breathtaking allure of her picturesque new home in France.

The 35-year-old has a really impressive sports resume as not only did she play rugby union, but also played rugby league.

Ravisa was part of the Fijiana 7s team at the Rio Olympics in 2016 and signed up with the NZ Warriors in 2019 for the NRL Women’s Premiership where she played 2 matches.

She also represented the Fiji Bulikula in their test match against PNG that same year.

Ravisa later switched back to rugby union and represented the Fijiana 15s at the Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2021 before she was signed up by the Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua for the 2022 Super W season where she also helped them win the title.

Former Fijiana 7s utility back Ravisa signs for Stade Rennaise Rugby

Former Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s utility back Timaima Ravisa has signed for Stade Rennais Rugby in the French Elite 1 competition for the 2023-2024 seas

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