Jesse Parahi Explained

Birth Date:1989 7, df=yes
Birth Place:Campsie, New South Wales, Australia
Ru Position:Forward
Amatteam1:Avoca Beach Sharks
Ru Sevensnationalyears1:2010–present

Jesse Parahi (born 29 July 1989) is an Australian rugby union player. He plays rugby sevens for . He made his international debut at the 2010 Edinburgh Sevens.[1]

In November 2015 Parahi briefly left the Australian sevens team to play for Wests Tigers in the NRL.[2] After eight months in rugby league he decided to switch back to rugby sevens and rejoined the team for the 2016 Paris Sevens.[3] [4] [5] [6]

Parahi was named in Australia's sevens squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.[7]

Parahi is of New Zealand Māori descent, and affiliates with the Ngāti Kahungunu iwi (tribe).[8]

Parahi and his wife Carlien run an occupational therapy program - Sense Rugby - created to help kids who usually find it difficult to be part of a sports team get involved in sport and physical activity. www.senserugby.com.au

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jesse Parahi. rio2016.olympics.com.au. 2016-07-22.
  2. Web site: Wests Tigers recruit Jesse Parahi turns back on Olympics to pursue NRL dream. Walter. Brad. 3 August 2015. en-US. 2016-07-21.
  3. Web site: Jesse Parahi returns to Australian Sevens for a chance to compete in Rio 2016 Olympics. 2016-04-13. The Sydney Morning Herald.com.au. en-US. 2016-07-21.
  4. Web site: Paris Sevens: Australian sevens player Jesse Parahi to complete comeback after leaving for NRL. Doran. Christy. 2016-05-12. Fox Sports.com.au. en-GB. 2016-07-21.
  5. Web site: Wests Tigers release Jesse Parahi. 12 April 2016. Wests Tigers.com.au. 2016-07-21.
  6. Web site: Jesse turns back on NRL to return to sevens. Payten. Iain. 13 April 2016. 2016-07-21.
  7. Web site: Rio Olympics: Australian Sevens teams announced. Newman. Beth. 14 July 2016. rugby.com.au. 2016-07-21.
  8. Web site: Māori athletes competing at the Rio Olympics 2016 . Māori Television . 6 August 2016 . 9 August 2016.

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