Leslie-Ann Elder

Leslie-Ann Te Atahira Elder (née Ketu; born 10 January 1987) is a New Zealand rugby union player. She debuted for the Black Ferns on 27 June 2015 against Canada at Calgary.[1][2] She was selected for the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup squad.[3][4] She is the Bay of Plenty Rugby Union women's development officer.[5] Prior to the World Cup Ketu was also part of the Black Ferns squad that participated in the 2017 International Women's Rugby Series against Canada, Australia and England.[6][7]

Leslie-Ann Elder
Birth nameLeslie-Ann Te Atahira Ketu
Date of birth (1987-01-10) 10 January 1987
Place of birthTaumarunui, New Zealand
Height1.64 m (5 ft 5 in)
Weight65 kg (143 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loose forward
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014–2016 Waikato 19 (15)
2017–2021 Bay of Plenty 19 (25)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021 Chiefs Manawa 1 (5)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015–2021  New Zealand 22 (10)
National sevens team(s)
Years Team Comps
2016–?  New Zealand -
Medal record
Women's rugby union
Representing  New Zealand
Women's Rugby World Cup
Gold medal – first place2017 IrelandTeam competition

Elder captained the Chiefs Manawa to their inaugural Super Rugby Aupiki title in 2022.[1][8] She announced her retirement from rugby on 18 November.[2][8]

References
  1. "'Remarkable leader': Former Black Ferns captain announces retirement". NZ Herald. 18 November 2022. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
  2. "Les Elder announces retirement". allblacks.com. 18 November 2022. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
  3. "Black Ferns squad for 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup named". All Blacks. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
  4. "Black Ferns World Cup squad named". Radio New Zealand. 5 July 2017. Archived from the original on 13 August 2017. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
  5. "Get to know our new Women's Development Officer Lesley Ketu". www.boprugby.co.nz. 20 April 2017. Archived from the original on 1 January 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
  6. "Black Ferns squad for International Women's Rugby Series named". www.crfu.co.nz. Archived from the original on 2 January 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
  7. "Four teams set for series in New Zealand". www.rwcwomens.com. 2 March 2017. Archived from the original on 1 January 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
  8. "Former Black Ferns captain Les Elder announces retirement". Stuff. 18 November 2022. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
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