Ivana Lauitiiti (born 2 August 2006) is a rugby league footballer who plays as a for the New Zealand Warriors Women.
Background She was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, while her father Ali, a professional rugby league player, was playing for the Leeds Rhinos in the Super League. She later grew up in Auckland, New Zealand.
Career She played junior rugby for the Otahuhu Leopards. Shortly after her nineteenth birthday in August 2025, she made a try scoring debut in the NRL Women's Premiership for the New Zealand Warriors Women in an 12-6 win against North Queensland Cowboys Women In Newcastle. She and her father became the first father and daughter pairing to score tries on debut in the NRL and NRLW.
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