Lauren O'Reilly (rugby union)

Lauren Michelle O'Reilly is a former New Zealand rugby union player.

Lauren O'Reilly
Birth nameLauren Michelle O'Reilly
Height1.62 m (5 ft 4 in)
Weight64 kg (141 lb)
SchoolRiccarton High School
UniversityUniversity of Canterbury
Notable relative(s)Laurie O'Reilly (father)
SpouseZane Webby
Occupation(s)Schoolteacher
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Canterbury (0)
Taranaki (0)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1992–1994 New Zealand 1 (0)

Biography

O'Reilly played as a hooker for Canterbury, Taranaki, and New Zealand.[1][2] She made her debut for the Black Ferns against the Auckland XV in 1992 at Auckland. She later earned her only official cap against Australia at Sydney in 1994.[1] In all, she played four games for the Black Ferns between 1992 and 1994, but did not score any points.[3]

In 2019, O'Reilly and several former Black Ferns were capped in a special ceremony in Auckland.[4] She is the 44th capped Black Fern.[5]

O'Reilly is married to Zane Webby, who played at flanker for Taranaki.[3] O'Reilly's father, Laurie, was the first coach of the New Zealand women's national rugby union team.[1][5]

O'Reilly was educated at Riccarton High School, and went on to study at the University of Canterbury, graduating with a Bachelor of Education degree in 1988, and a Master of Education degree in 1995.[3][6] She has been a careers advisor and physical education teacher at Francis Douglas Memorial College in New Plymouth for over 20 years.[3]

References
  1. Julian, Adam (22 August 2022). "O'Reilly legacy looms large in the Black Ferns". allblacks.com. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  2. "Hohaia scores Black Ferns spot for upcoming tour". NZ Herald. 7 September 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
  3. Julian, Adam. "Lauren O'Reilly #44". New Zealand Rugby. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
  4. Donnelly, Alison (11 May 2019). "31 Black Ferns capped in Auckland". Scrum Queens. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
  5. Pearson, Joseph (14 September 2022). "Tension tangible as Black Ferns settle on squad for landmark Rugby World Cup". Stuff. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
  6. "Graduate search". University of Canterbury. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
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