Summary
Ruan Sims OAM (born 4 February 1982) is an Australian former rugby league and rugby union footballer.
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| Born | 4 February 1982 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 88 kg (13 st 12 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Prop | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Centre | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: RLP As of 17 November 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
She played rugby union for Australia. She was a member of the Wallaroos squad at the 2006, and 2010 Rugby World Cup where they finished in third place. She played rugby league for Australia at the 2013 & 2017 Women's Rugby League World Cup and was part of the squad that won the tournament.
Background edit
She is the older sister of Fijian rugby league internationals Ashton, Tariq and Korbin.[1] She was brought up in a sporting household in Gerringong where Ruan held the gumboot throwing record in 2013.[1] Sims inherits her interest in Rugby from her mother, Jackie Sims. She works for Fire and Rescue NSW.[2]
Playing career edit
She was part of the Australian Jillaroos squad at the 2015 NRL Auckland Nines.[3][4][5]
Sims was the first woman to receive a player contract in the NRL, signed with the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.[6]
Since March 2017, Sims works with the ABC Radio Grandstand NRL commentary team, providing commentary both in-box and on the sideline.[7] She is also a regular panellist on Nine Network's 100% Footy.[8]
In April 2018, Sims stepped down as a Dally M Awards judge after casting votes for the Round 7 NRL game between Parrammatta and Manly at ANZ Stadium where she was not in attendance due to other commitments. Judges are required to attend their assigned games.[9]
In June 2018, Sims was announced as one of fifteen marquee signings by the Sydney Roosters women's team which participated in the inaugural NRL Women's Premiership in September 2018.[10]
Sims was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours list.[11]
References edit
- ^ a b Brad Walter (The Sydney Morning Herald) (17 May 2013). "Sims sister Ruan leading way as female participation swells". Retrieved 16 July 2014.
- ^ Sims to play for Australia Sims to Play for Australia, nrl.com, retrieved 16 July 2014
- ^ Cooke, Richard (22 April 2016). "All fired up: Ruan Sims, 34, rugby union/league player".
- ^ "Jillaroos receive double boost". 21 April 2016.
- ^ "Family ties keeps Sims close".
- ^ "Sims signs historic contract". Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. 9 October 2017. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
- ^ "Australian Rugby League captain Ruan Sims makes her ABC Grandstand debut this Saturday". Retrieved 6 May 2018.
- ^ "100% Footy". Retrieved 14 May 2018.
- ^ "Sims apologises for Dally M judging error". wwos.nine.com.au. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
- ^ "Roosters announce NRLW marquee signings". Sydney Roosters. 17 June 2018. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- ^ "Queen's Birthday 2021 Honours - the full list". Sydney Morning Herald. Nine Entertainment Co. 13 June 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2021.