Tia Paasi Explained

Ponisitia ‘Tia’ Paasi (29 September 1969 – 3 March 2018) was a New Zealand rugby union player.

Rugby career

Paasi made her provincial debut for Wellington Pride in 1998, playing over 50 games at both Loosehead and Tighthead prop.^{[1] [2]}

Paasi played four tests for the Black Ferns in 2001 and 2007. She made her international debut on 9 June 2001 against England at Rotorua.^[3] She also featured in the second test against England in Albany, New Zealand.^[4]

She announced her retirement in 2004 before making a comeback in 2007, when she was selected to play in the two tests against the Wallaroos for the Laurie O'Reilly Cup.

Personal life

Former New Zealand Warriors forward, Agnatius Paasi, is her nephew.^{[5] [6]}

Death

Paasi passed away on 3 March 2018 in Wellington from cancer.

External links

• Black Ferns Profile

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kinnear . Cheree . 6 March 2018 . Former Black Fern prop Tia Paasi dies following illness . 8 July 2024 . NZ Herald . en-NZ.
2. Web site: 5 March 2018 . Wellington Rugby Mourns the loss of Wellington Pride stalwart Tia Paasi . 8 July 2024 . www.wrfu.co.nz.
3. Web site: Turner . Huw . 23 May 2001 . NZ Black Ferns' squad named for English tests . 8 July 2024 . ESPN.com . en.
4. Web site: 16 June 2001 . Black Ferns vs England (Game 2) . 8 July 2024 . stats.allblacks.com.
5. Web site: Thomas . Jackson . NRL: Agnatius Paasi ditches 'hair bear' look in tribute to late Black Ferns aunt . 8 July 2024 . www.stuff.co.nz.
6. Web site: Becht . Richard . 27 August 2019 . New-look Paasi all set for his 100th . 8 July 2024 . Warriors . en.