Lauren Michelle O'Reilly is a former New Zealand rugby union player.
| Birth name | Lauren Michelle O'Reilly | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 64 kg (141 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Riccarton High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University of Canterbury | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Laurie O'Reilly (father) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Schoolteacher | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rugby career
editO'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][3] In all, she played four games for the Black Ferns between 1992 and 1994, but did not score any points.[4]
In 2019, O'Reilly and several former Black Ferns were capped in a special ceremony in Auckland.[5] She is the 44th capped Black Fern.[6]
Personal life
editO'Reilly is married to Zane Webby, who played at flanker for Taranaki.[4] O'Reilly's father, Laurie, was the first coach of the New Zealand women's national rugby union team.[1][6]
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.[4][7] She has been a careers advisor and physical education teacher at Francis Douglas Memorial College in New Plymouth for over 20 years.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c Julian, Adam (22 August 2022). "O'Reilly legacy looms large in the Black Ferns". allblacks.com. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
- ^ "Hohaia scores Black Ferns spot for upcoming tour". NZ Herald. 7 September 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
- ^ Julian, Adam (24 May 2024). "A history of the prestigious Laurie O'Reilly Cup". allblacks.com. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ a b c d Julian, Adam. "Lauren O'Reilly #44". New Zealand Rugby. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ Donnelly, Alison (11 May 2019). "31 Black Ferns capped in Auckland". Scrum Queens. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
- ^ a b Pearson, Joseph (14 September 2022). "Tension tangible as Black Ferns settle on squad for landmark Rugby World Cup". Stuff. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
- ^ "Graduate search". University of Canterbury. Retrieved 24 December 2022.