Rebecca Liua'ana

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Rebecca Liua'ana
Date of birth (1970-09-21) September 21, 1970 (age 52)
Place of birth Wellington, New Zealand
Height1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Provincial / State sides
YearsTeamApps(Points)
Wellington 79 (125)
National team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1999–2002Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 10 (10)
Medal record
Representing Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Women's rugby union
Rugby World Cup
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2002 Spain Team competition

Rebecca Liua'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]

Liua'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]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Women in Rugby: Rebecca Liua'ana". www.wrfu.co.nz. 21 May 2021. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  2. ↑ Ash, Julie (17 April 2002). "Black Ferns focused on revenge". NZ Herald. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  3. ↑ "Milestone for Black Ferns skipper". NZ Herald. 17 May 2002. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  4. ↑ "Ref whistles a warning for Black Ferns". NZ Herald. 22 May 2002. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  5. ↑ "Black Ferns look for big forward effort against England". ESPN scrum. 7 June 2001. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
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