Taine Roiri


Taine Roiri is an Australian rugby union player, who plays for the and. His preferred position is lock.

Early career

Roiri was born in Brisbane, Australia, to New Zealand parents and attended John Paul College in the city, earning selection for the Australian Schools Barbarians side in 2019. After leaving school, he joined up with the Queensland Reds academy. While in Queensland, he played his club rugby for Sunnybank Dragons.

Professional career

Roiri was a member of the Super Rugby squad in 2024 but didn't make a Super Rugby appearance for the side. He though did make his Queensland debut for the side in 2022 against the, while also making an appearance in 2024 against Tonga. He has represented in the National Provincial Championship since 2025, being named in the squad for the 2025 Bunnings NPC. He was named in the wider training group for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.