Karina Stowers

Karina Stowers (née Penetito; born 2 February 1986) is a New Zealand rugby union player. She played for New Zealand internationally and provincially for Auckland.

Karina Stowers
Date of birth (1986-02-02) 2 February 1986
Height1.67 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb; 11 st 11 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2005–2017 Auckland 57 (50)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2005–2013  New Zealand 17 (0)
Medal record
Representing  New Zealand
Women's rugby union
Rugby World Cup
Gold medal – first place2010 EnglandTeam competition

Rugby career

Stowers made her test debut for New Zealand aged 19, on 29 June 2005 against Scotland at Ottawa.

Stowers was part of the Black Ferns squad that won the 2010 Rugby World Cup.[1] She toured England with the Black Ferns in 2012. She featured in the first test which they lost 13–16 at Esher.[2]

In 2013, Stowers was named in the Black Ferns squad that faced England in three test matches.[3][4] They clinched the series after beating the Red Roses 14–9 in the second test.[5][6]

Personal life

In December 2011, she married New Zealand sevens representative and former Blues winger Sherwin Stowers.[7]

References
  1. Stuff.co.nz (29 June 2010). "Black Ferns squad named for World Cup". Retrieved 4 July 2014.
  2. "England Women 16-13 New Zealand". BBC Sport. 23 November 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
  3. "Five new caps in Black Ferns squad". RNZ. 19 June 2013. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
  4. "Preview: New Zealand v England". PlanetRugby. 15 July 2013. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
  5. "Black Ferns clinch series victory". PlanetRugby. 16 July 2013. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
  6. "Women's international rugby preview: Black Ferns v England Women". Sky Sports. 21 July 2013. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
  7. Otto, Michael (December 2011). "Rugby Stars About To Kick Off Married Life". NZ Catholic. Catholic Church in New Zealand. Retrieved 4 July 2014.


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