Diane Maliukaetau

Diane Maliukaetau (born 12 September 1986) is a former female rugby union player. She played for New Zealand and Auckland. She was in the squad that won the 2006 Women's Rugby World Cup.[1][2]

Diane Maliukaetau
Date of birth (1986-09-12) 12 September 1986
Height1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)
Weight95 kg (209 lb; 14 st 13 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Auckland ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2005–2006  New Zealand 6 (5)
Medal record
Representing  New Zealand
Women's rugby union
Rugby World Cup
Gold medal – first place2006 CanadaTeam competition

Maliukaetau was born in Tonga and moved to New Zealand in 1999 where she attended Tangaroa College.[2]

Maliukaetau played six tests for the Black Ferns, including four at the 2006 Rugby World Cup when she was only 19.[2] She scored a try in the opening match against Canada.[3] She started in the final against England when they won their third title.[4][5]

In 2010, She was named in the Black Ferns training squad ahead of the Rugby World Cup, but missed out on the final selection.[6]

References
  1. NZ Herald (26 July 2006). "Black Ferns World Cup squad named". Retrieved 11 July 2014.
  2. "World Cup Windback: 2006 Black Ferns". allblacks.com. 5 April 2022. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  3. "New Zealand thumps Canada at women's rugby World Cup". www.cbc.ca. 1 September 2006. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  4. "England Women 17-25 New Zealand". 18 September 2006. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  5. "New Zealand edge out England for RWC glory". ESPN.com. 18 September 2006. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  6. "Black Ferns begin World Cup preparations". www.world.rugby. 12 April 2010. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
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