Laura Mariu

Laura Tui Mariu is a Canadian International [Rugby League|international rugby league] player. She represented New Zealand at the 2000 Women's [Rugby League World Cup|2000], 2003 [Women's Rugby League World Cup|2003], 2008 Women's [Rugby League World Cup|2008], 2013 [Women's Rugby League World Cup|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 [Birthday Honours (New Zealand)|2018 Queen's Birthday Honours], Mariu was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to rugby league.
Mariu will represent Canada Ravens in the 2021 Rugby League World Cup. She is eligible through her Canadian mother.