Christine Ross (rugby union)

Christine C. Ross (née Beattie; born 24 July 1964) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A fullback, she debuted for the New Zealand women's national side, the Black Ferns, in 1989 against the visiting California Grizzlies at Christchurch. She represented New Zealand at RugbyFest 1990 and at the inaugural 1991 Women's Rugby World Cup.[1][2]

Christine Ross
Birth nameChristine C. Beattie
Date of birth (1964-07-24) 24 July 1964
Place of birthHastings, New Zealand
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight70 kg (154 lb)
SchoolKaramu High School
Notable relative(s)Isaac Ross (son)
SpouseJock Ross
Occupation(s)
  • Police officer
  • funeral director
  • farmer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Canterbury ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1989–1996 New Zealand 13 (83)

Personal life

Ross is the niece of Eru Beattie, who was a member of the New Zealand Māori rugby team in 1966.[2] She is married to former All Black Jock Ross, and their children include Isaac Ross, who was also an All Black, and Adam Ross, who represented New Zealand in rugby at under-19 level.[2][3][4]

References
  1. Pearson, Joseph (29 October 2021). "The trailblazing Black Ferns who were asked to pay to play at the first Rugby World Cup". Stuff. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  2. "Christine Ross". New Zealand Rugby. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  3. McMorran, Steven (9 June 2009). "Ross named in weak All Blacks lineup". Taiwan News. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  4. "Rugby in the Ross family blood". Scoop Independent News. 18 May 2011. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
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