Diane Maliukaetau
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Auckland | () | ||
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Years | Team | Apps | (Points) |
2005–2006 | ![]() | 6 | (5) |
Representing ![]() | ||
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Women's rugby union | ||
Rugby World Cup | ||
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Diane Maliukaetau (born 12 September 1986) is a former female rugby union player. She played for New Zealand and Auckland. She was in the squad that won the 2006 Women's Rugby World Cup.[1][2]
Maliukaetau was born in Tonga and moved to New Zealand in 1999 where she attended Tangaroa College.[2]
Maliukaetau played six tests for the Black Ferns, including four at the 2006 Rugby World Cup when she was only 19.[2] She scored a try in the opening match against Canada.[3] She started in the final against England when they won their third title.[4][5]
In 2010, She was named in the Black Ferns training squad ahead of the Rugby World Cup, but missed out on the final selection.[6]
References
- ^ NZ Herald (26 July 2006). "Black Ferns World Cup squad named". Retrieved 11 July 2014.
- ^ a b c "World Cup Windback: 2006 Black Ferns". allblacks.com. 5 April 2022. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ^ "New Zealand thumps Canada at women's rugby World Cup". www.cbc.ca. 1 September 2006. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ^ "England Women 17-25 New Zealand". 18 September 2006. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ^ "New Zealand edge out England for RWC glory". ESPN.com. 18 September 2006. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ^ "Black Ferns begin World Cup preparations". www.world.rugby. 12 April 2010. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
External links
- Black Ferns Profile
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