Jackie Patea-Fereti (born 30 September 1986) is a New Zealand rugby union player from the Petone Rugby Club. She played 18 tests for the Black Ferns between 2012 and 2019. She was a member of the 2014 Rugby World Cup squad in France. She also plays for Hurricanes Poua in the Super Rugby Aupiki competition and represents Wellington provincially.

Jackie Patea-Fereti
Date of birth (1986-09-30) September 30, 1986 (age 38)
Place of birthLower Hutt, New Zealand
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Wellington (0)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022 Hurricanes Poua (0)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012–2019  New Zealand 18 (0)

Rugby career

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2012–14

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Patea-Fereti made her Black Ferns test debut against England on 23 November 2012.[1] She was selected in the New Zealand squad for the 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup.[2]

2018–22

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Patea-Fereti was recalled into the Black Ferns squad in 2018 and featured in their two test matches against Australia.[1][3][4] In November, she also played in two test matches against France.[5]

Patea-Fereti signed with the Hurricanes for the inaugural Super Rugby Aupiki season in 2022.[6][2]

2023

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Patea-Fereti was named 2023 Hurricanes Poua captain for the second season.[7][8]

References

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  1. ^ a b Porter, Joe (24 August 2018). "Climbing above adversity: Black Fern Jackie Patea-Fereti". RNZ. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  2. ^ a b McFadden, Suzanne (26 January 2022). "Black Fern's long, painful path to the Hurricanes". Newsroom. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Black Ferns make three changes". Māori Television. 15 August 2019. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  4. ^ Newman, Beth (15 August 2018). "Black Ferns name five debutants to face Wallaroos | Latest Rugby News | RUGBY.com.au". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  5. ^ Paranihi, Regan (15 November 2018). "Black Ferns to take on France". Māori Television. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  6. ^ "Hurricanes Women's Squad Named in Historic Announcement". Hurricanes. 3 November 2021. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  7. ^ "Jackie Patea-Fereti replaces Sarah Hirini as Hurricanes Poua captain". Stuff. 2 February 2023. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
  8. ^ "Jackie Patea-Fereti Named 2023 Hurricanes Poua Captain". www.hurricanes.co.nz. 2 February 2023. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
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