Manuela Furlan facts for kids
Furlan at the 2013 Women's Six Nations game vs England
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| Birth name | Manuela Furlan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 30 June 1988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Trieste, Italy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 66 kg (146 lb; 10 st 6 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Height and weight correct as of 2021-04-18
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Manuela Furlan is a famous Italian rugby union player. She was born on June 30, 1988. Manuela was the captain of the Italian women's national rugby team. She also played in the 2021 Rugby World Cup. Manuela stopped playing international rugby at the end of 2022.
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Manuela Furlan's Rugby Journey
Manuela Furlan started playing for the Italian national team in 2009. This was her first time playing for her country.
Overcoming Challenges
At one point, Manuela had a serious injury. She tore a muscle in her left shoulder. This meant she could not play for 18 months. She missed the start of the Women's Six Nations Championship. But she worked hard and came back to play in October for the 2020 Women's Six Nations Championship.
Scoring Big Points
In April 2021, Manuela played against Scotland in the 2021 Women's Six Nations Championship. In this game, she scored three tries! This is called a hat-trick in rugby.
Professional Player and World Cup
At the start of 2022, Manuela was one of 25 women who signed a contract with the Italian Rugby Federation. This meant she became a professional player. She was chosen to be part of the Italian team for the 2021 Rugby World Cup. This big tournament took place in New Zealand.
Manuela Furlan announced that she would retire from international rugby at the end of 2022. She had a long and successful career playing for Italy.
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