Jesse Parahi (born 29 July 1989) is an Australian rugby union player.
[2] In November 2015 Parahi briefly left the Australian sevens team to play for Wests Tigers in the NRL.
[4][5][6][7] Parahi was named in Australia's sevens squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
[8] Parahi is of New Zealand Māori descent, and affiliates with the Ngāti Kahungunu iwi (tribe).
[9] 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.