Margaret McKenzie (rugby union)

Margaret McKenzie (born 13 February 1970) is a former New Zealand rugby union player.

Margaret McKenzie
Date of birth (1970-02-13) 13 February 1970 (age 54)
Place of birthMosgiel, New Zealand
Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight95 kg (209 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1990–? Dunedin Pirates 205 (0)
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1990–? Otago 89 (0)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2000, 2005 New Zealand 5 (5)

Rugby career

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Playing career

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McKenzie played club rugby for the Dunedin Pirates and was part of the team that won the inaugural women's banner in 1990.[1]

McKenzie scored a try in her test debut for the Black Ferns against Canada, in Winnipeg on 23 September at the 2000 Canada Cup.[2] She also played against the United States and England.[3][4]

She played her final games for the Black Ferns at the 2005 Canada Cup in Ottawa. She faced Canada in the group stage before meeting them again in the final, with her side winning the tournament.[5][6][7]

Coaching career

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She coached the Dunedin Pirates when they met Alhambra-Union in the Otago and Southland women's final at the University Oval on 1 August 2009.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b McMurran, Alistair (1 August 2009). "Rugby: Second title ambition for Pirates". Otago Daily Times Online News. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Black Ferns vs Canada". stats.allblacks.com. 23 September 2000. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Black Ferns vs USA". stats.allblacks.com. 27 September 2000. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Black Ferns vs England". stats.allblacks.com. 30 September 2000. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Black Ferns vs Canada (Game 1)". stats.allblacks.com. 5 July 2005. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Black Ferns vs Canada (Game 2)". stats.allblacks.com. 8 July 2005. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  7. ^ "Black Ferns looking for another cup in Canada". NZ Herald. 8 July 2005. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
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