Sandra Ioane
Sandra Ioane (née Wihongi, b. 12 February 1961) is a former rugby union player. She made her debut for the Black Ferns at the RugbyFest 1990 against the Netherlands, she played in the first and third matches. She was one of two women who were unable to make the 1991 World Cup.[1]
| Date of birth | February 12, 1961 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Personal life
Ioane is married to former Samoan international Eddie Ioane.[2] She is the mother of Akira and Rieko Ioane,[1][3] both have represented New Zealand internationally in the Māori All Blacks, Sevens and in the All Blacks. She has a Master's degree in Sports Marketing and is currently the club manager at Ponsonby.[2]
References
- Stanley, Ashley (29 April 2021). "Blues and Chiefs women stand on giants' shoulders". Newsroom. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
- McConnell, Lynn (18 September 2018). "Sandra Ioane – A Rugby Pioneer". allblacks.com. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
- Tyson, Jessica (8 September 2021). "Parents of Ioane brothers on what it's like to have two All Black sons". Māori Television. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
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