Kimberly Smith (rugby union)

Kimberly Smith (born 21 August 1985) is a former female rugby union player. She played internationally for New Zealand and provincially for Canterbury. She was part of the Black Ferns squad that won the 2006 Rugby World Cup in Canada.[1][2]

Kimberly Smith
Date of birth (1985-08-21) 21 August 1985
Height1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight68 kg (150 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2005 Canterbury (0)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2005–2009  New Zealand 12 (0)
Medal record
Representing  New Zealand
Women's rugby union
Rugby World Cup
Gold medal – first place2006 CanadaTeam competition

Smith has also represented New Zealand in Volleyball both at national and international level. She captained the Christchurch-based volleyball club, the Shirley Silverbacks, when they won the NZ Women's Volleyball League competition in 2015.

In 2019, Smith was named as captain of the New Zealand women's volleyball team in a series against Australia.[3]

References
  1. "World Cup Windback: 2006 Black Ferns". allblacks.com. 5 April 2022. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  2. "Black Ferns World Cup squad named". NZ Herald. 26 July 2006. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  3. "Former Black Ferns lock to skipper Volley Ferns in series against Australia". 1 News. 5 June 2019. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
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