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)
2013–Present Wellington 64 (110)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022–Present Hurricanes Poua 6 (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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