Rebecca Liua'ana facts for kids
| Date of birth | September 21, 1970 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Wellington, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||
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Rebecca Liua'ana was born on September 21, 1970. She is a former rugby union player from New Zealand. Rebecca played as a prop, a strong position in rugby. She was known for her powerful playing style.
Rebecca played for the New Zealand national team, also known as the Black Ferns. She made her first appearance for the Black Ferns in 1999. This exciting debut match was against Canada. It took place on October 16, 1999, in Palmerston North.
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Rebecca Liua'ana's Rugby Career
Rebecca Liua'ana had a great career in rugby. She played in many important games. Her skills helped her teams win big matches.
Playing for New Zealand
Rebecca was a key player for the Black Ferns. She joined them for the 2002 Women's Rugby World Cup. This is a very important tournament in women's rugby. During the World Cup, Rebecca showed her strength. She helped her team win against Australia in the quarter-finals. She even scored a "try" in the semi-final game. A try is like a touchdown in American football. It helped her team beat France.
Rebecca also played in two special matches in 2001. These were called "test matches" against England. Test matches are high-level international games.
Playing for Wellington
Besides playing for New Zealand, Rebecca also played for her home team. She was part of the Wellington rugby team. In 2006, her team won a big championship. They defeated Auckland in the final of the NPC. This was a major achievement for the Wellington team.
Rebecca's Legacy in Rugby
Rebecca Liua'ana's impact on rugby is still remembered. She inspired many young players. Her home rugby union honored her contributions.
The Rebecca Liua'ana Trophy
The Wellington Rugby organization created a special award. They named a trophy after her. It is called the Rebecca Liua'ana Trophy. This trophy is given to the winner of the Women's Round 1 Division 1 competition. Naming a trophy after her shows how much she meant to the sport. It celebrates her achievements and encourages new players.
