Ruan Sims is an Australian former professional athlete who competed in both rugby league and rugby union. She represented Australia at the senior international level in both codes and played domestically for several club teams in the National Rugby League Women's (NRLW) competition.
Early life and background
Sims was born in Australia and is of Tongan heritage. She grew up in a sporting family; her brothers, Tariq Sims and Ashton Sims, have both played in the National Rugby League (NRL) men's competition.
Rugby league career
- International representation: Sims was selected for the Australian women’s rugby league team, the Jillaroos, making multiple appearances in international fixtures, including the Women's Rugby League World Cup tournaments.
- State representation: She represented Queensland in the Women’s State of Origin series.
- Club competition: With the inception of the NRLW in 2018, Sims played for the St George Illawarra Dragons during the inaugural season. She later joined the Sydney Roosters for subsequent NRLW seasons, contributing as a forward (prop/second‑row).
Rugby union career
- International representation: Sims switched to rugby union and earned caps for the Australian women’s national rugby union team, the Wallaroos. She participated in at least one Women’s Rugby World Cup, representing Australia on the global stage.
Post‑playing involvement
Following her retirement from elite competition, Sims has been involved in community and development programs aimed at promoting women’s participation in rugby league and rugby union.
Personal life
Sims is noted for her advocacy of Indigenous and Pacific Islander representation in sport and has spoken publicly about the importance of role models for young female athletes.
Note: Specific dates of birth and complete career statistics have not been verified by publicly available encyclopedic sources.
