Monique Hirovanaa

Monique Hirovanaa (born 25 May 1966) is a former female rugby union player. She played for New Zealand and Auckland.[1] She was in the squad that won the 1998 Women's Rugby World Cup and the 2002 Women's Rugby World Cup.[2][3][4]

Monique Hirovanaa
Date of birth (1966-05-25) 25 May 1966
Place of birthOtahuhu, Auckland
Height1.55 m (5 ft 1 in)
Weight70 kg (150 lb; 11 st 0 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Halfback
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Auckland ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1994–2002 New Zealand 26 (90)
Medal record
Representing  New Zealand
Women's rugby union
Rugby World Cup
Gold medal – first place1998 NetherlandsTeam competition
Gold medal – first place2002 SpainTeam competition

In 2018, Hirovanaa was inducted into the Ōtara Sports Hall of Fame at the Ōtara Sports Awards on 1 December at Kia Aroha College.[1]

References
  1. "Trio to be inducted into Ōtara Sports Hall of Fame". OurAuckland. 1 November 2018. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  2. NZPA (NZ Herald) (26 May 2002). "Rugby: Black Ferns' Hirovanaa shows big-match style". Retrieved 9 July 2014.
  3. Scoop Media (27 May 2002). "World Cup Win The Last Word For Many Black Ferns". Retrieved 9 July 2014.
  4. "Hirovanaa inspires NZ women to cup triumph". NZ Herald. 26 May 2002. Retrieved 30 January 2022.


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