Anika Tiplady

Anika Tiplady (born 21 August 1980) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. She debuted for the Black Ferns on 16 October 2007 against Australia at Wanganui.[1][2]

Anika Tiplady
Date of birth (1980-08-21) 21 August 1980
Height1.7 m (5 ft 7 in)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007 Manawatu 5 (25)
2009, 2012 Canterbury 11 (24)
2013 Otago 4 (53)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007, 2009  New Zealand 3 (18)

Biography

Tiplady was born and raised in Christchurch and is of Māori descent from the Ngāi Tahu iwi.[3] She graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree.[3]

In May 2008, Tiplady was part of the NZ Army Women's team that played the British Army as part of their Centenary Tour of New Zealand.[4]

Tiplady was named in the Black Ferns squad to travel to England for a three-match tour in 2012.[5]

References
  1. "Black Ferns side named". ESPN.com. 14 October 2007. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  2. McMurran, Alistair (27 September 2012). "Rugby: 'Massive honour' to captain Otago". Otago Daily Times Online News. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  3. "Running with the ball". www.otago.ac.nz. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  4. "NZ Army Womens Rugby Clash With UK Counterparts". www.voxy.co.nz. 19 June 2008. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  5. "Rugby: Black Ferns without skipper for England tour". NZ Herald. 1 November 2012. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
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