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Rebecca Liua'ana

Date of birth	(1970-09-21) September 21, 1970 (age 54)
Place of birth	Wellington, New Zealand
Height	1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) Wellington 79 (125) International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1999–2002  New Zealand 10 (10)
Medal record Representing  New Zealand Women's rugby union Rugby World Cup 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. She competed at the 2002 Women's Rugby World Cup. Luia'ana was impressive in her teams trouncing of Australia in their quarter-final match. She scored a try in their semifinal victory over France.

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

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

References

1. ^ "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.

External links

• Black Ferns Profile

• 1970 births
• Living people
• New Zealand women's international rugby union players
• New Zealand female rugby union players