Rebecca Luia'ana

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Rebecca Luia'ana
Date of birth (1970-09-21) September 21, 1970 (age 51)
Place of birthWellington, New Zealand
Height1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Wellington 79 (125)
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1999–2002  New Zealand 10 (10)

Rebecca Luia'ana (born 21 September 1970) is a former rugby union player. She made her debut for New Zealand against Canada on 16 October 1999 at Palmerston North.[1] She competed at the 2002 Women's Rugby World Cup.[2] Luia'ana was impressive in her teams trouncing of Australia in their quarter-final match.[3] She scored a try in their semifinal victory over France.[4]

Luia'ana featured in two test matches against England in 2001.[5] She was part of the Wellington team that defeated Auckland and won the 2006 NPC final.[1]

Wellington Rugby named their Women's Round 1 Division 1 trophy after her, the Rebecca Liua'ana Trophy.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "Women in Rugby: Rebecca Liua'ana". www.wrfu.co.nz. 2021-05-21. Retrieved 2022-01-29.
  2. ^ Ash, Julie (2002-04-17). "Black Ferns focused on revenge". NZ Herald. Retrieved 2022-01-29.
  3. ^ "Milestone for Black Ferns skipper". NZ Herald. 2002-05-17. Retrieved 2022-01-29.
  4. ^ "Ref whistles a warning for Black Ferns". NZ Herald. 2002-05-22. Retrieved 2022-01-29.
  5. ^ "Black Ferns look for big forward effort against England". ESPN scrum. 2001-06-07. Retrieved 2022-01-29.

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