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Warriors prop Ivana Lauitiiti's standout NRL-W season has propelled her from a development contract to a new two-year deal

Warriors prop Ivana Lauitiiti's standout NRL-W season has propelled her from a development contract to a new two-year deal

2 October 2025 - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

The team's rookie of the year, the 19-year-old was claimed the NRL-W tackle of the year gong at last night's Dally M awards for her huge shot on Tigers winger Emily Bass earlier this month.

Lauitiiti is the daughter of Warriors legend Ali, who played 115 matches for the club between 1998 and 2003.

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