Tania Naden

Tania Naden (born 20 February 1992) is a Samoan born, Australian rugby union player. She represents Australia at an international level, and plays for the Brumbies in the Super W competition. With her touch and rugby sevens background, she stands out with her blistering pace and skill. [1][2]

Tania Naden
Date of birth (1992-02-20) 20 February 1992
Place of birthSamoa
Height1.50 m (4 ft 11 in)
Weight83 kg (183 lb)
SchoolErindale College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018–Present Brumbies (0)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022  Australia 3 (0)

Rugby career

2018–22

Naden has been with the Brumbies since the inaugural Super W season in 2018.[3] She made her first starting appearance in the second round of the 2022 season against the Melbourne Rebels.[3]

In 2022, Naden played for the Australian Barbarians team against Japan, in the latter's Australian tour.[4][2] She was named in the Wallaroos squad for the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.[5][6][7]

2023

Naden was selected again in the Wallaroos side for the Pacific Four Series, and the O'Reilly Cup.[8]

References
  1. "Brumbies Super W squad confirmed for 2022". brumbies.rugby. 2022-02-09. Retrieved 2022-10-08.
  2. Williamson, Nathan (2022-10-10). "Naden looking to parlay breakout season into dream debut". wallaroos.rugby. Retrieved 2023-01-10.
  3. "Brumbies make four changes for round two of Super W". brumbies.rugby. 2022-03-10. Retrieved 2022-10-08.
  4. Williamson, Nathan (2022-05-06). "Japan hold on for victory over Barbarians". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 2022-10-08.
  5. Smith, Sam (2022-09-07). "Wallaroos announce squad for next month's World Cup". www.rugbypass.com. Retrieved 2022-10-08.
  6. Williamson, Nathan (2022-09-07). "Wallaroos confirm Rugby World Cup squad". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 2022-09-15.
  7. Shepard, Kit (2022-10-08). "Australia Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – Australia 17-41 NZ". Rugby World. Retrieved 2022-10-08.
  8. Williamson, Nathan (2023-06-15). "Wallaroos welcome back overseas stars for Pacific Four". wallaroos.rugby. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
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