About Orene Ai'i
Born 1979. Orene Ai'i is a New Zealand rugby union player and rugby sevens player.
Orene Ai'i (born 23 September 1979) is a Samoan-born, New Zealand rugby union player who played as a first five-eighth and fullback for the Blues in Super Rugby and Northland in the ITM Cup. He is currently a player and assistant backs coach for the LA Giltinis in Major League Rugby (MLR).
Professional career Ai'i made his professional rugby debut in 2000 against the ACT Brumbies.
He previously played for Toyota Verblitz in Japan and Toulon in France.
Starting in August 2016, he played fly-half/fullback for the San Francisco Rush in PRO Rugby, America's first professional rugby league.
Ai'i re-joined the Blues as an injury cover after his contract with Toyota Verblitz was completed.
Match Fit Ai'i was drafted in Season 4 of Match Fit: Union vs. League in 2024 as a cover for Piri Weepu in the beach rugby game in Piha Beach. He scored a hat-trick and helped Union to win over League.
Honours 2003 Super Rugby champion – Blues IRB Sevens World Series player of the year – 2004-05 season
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Who is Orene Ai'i?
Rugby union footballer
When was Orene Ai'i born?
Orene Ai'i was born on 23 September 1979 in Apia.
What is Orene Ai'i's occupation?
Orene Ai'i is a rugby union player and rugby sevens player.
What nationality is Orene Ai'i?
Orene Ai'i is New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Orene Ai'i. https://biography.guide/orene-ai-i/
MLA: "Orene Ai'i." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/orene-ai-i/.
Chicago: "Orene Ai'i." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/orene-ai-i/.
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