Patricia Maliepo (born 13 March 2003) is a New Zealand rugby union player. She is a first five-eighth for Auckland and New Zealand.[1]
| Date of birth | 13 March 2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 82 kg (181 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Moa Mua Maliepo (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rugby career
editMaliepo debuted for Auckland in the Farah Palmer Cup as a 16-year-old in 2019.[2] She impressed for the New Zealand Barbarians in 2020 against the Black Ferns.[2] In 2021 she was named in the Blues women's squad for their historic Super Rugby match.[3][4] She later made her Black Ferns debut off the bench when they played England in Exeter and appeared in three of four test matches against England and France.[1][5][6]
Maliepo played for the Blues against the Chiefs in the first-ever women's Super Rugby match in New Zealand on 1 May 2021.[7][8] On 3 November 2021, She was named in the Blues squad for the inaugural Super Rugby Aupiki competition.[9][10]
Maliepo was named in the Blues starting line up for their first game, she scored a try against Matatū in their 21–10 victory.[11][12] She also started in their 0–35 thrashing by the Chiefs Manawa in the final round.[13][14]
Maliepo was initially named in the Black Ferns squad for the 2022 Pacific Four Series but was ruled out due to concussion.[15][16]
Personal life
editMaliepo's brother, Moa, plays internationally for Romania.[17]
References
edit- ^ a b Mockford, Sarah (21 December 2021). "Black Ferns fly-half Patricia Maliepo – Rugby World Hotshot". Rugby World. Archived from the original on 13 February 2022. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
- ^ a b Voerman, Andrew (22 May 2021). "Teenager Patricia Maliepo not afraid to call the shots as first Black Ferns callup looms". Stuff. Archived from the original on 13 February 2022. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
- ^ Voerman, Andrew (1 May 2021). "Chiefs women prove too strong for Blues women in historic fixture at Eden Park". Stuff. Archived from the original on 13 February 2022. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
- ^ Voerman, Andrew (30 April 2021). "Sweet six teens: Exciting youngsters handed starts for Blues women against Chiefs". Stuff. Archived from the original on 13 February 2022. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
- ^ Ekin, Kim (30 October 2021). "Black Ferns name nine debutants for long-awaited 100th test". www.rugbypass.com. Archived from the original on 13 February 2022. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
- ^ "Rugby: Black Ferns name four debutants in starting XV for historic England test". NZ Herald. 30 October 2021. Archived from the original on 13 February 2022. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
- ^ "nib BLUES WOMEN'S TEAM EXCITED FOR HISTORIC CLASH". Blues Rugby. 29 April 2021. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ^ "Women's Super Rugby Preview: Blues v Chiefs (2021)". allblacks.com. 30 April 2021. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ^ "nib Blues Super Rugby Aupiki 2022 Squad". Blues Rugby. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
- ^ "Exciting nib Blues Super Rugby Aupiki Squad Announced". Blues Rugby. 4 November 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
- ^ "Long wait over as nib Blues set for Sky Super Rugby Aupiki debut". superrugby.co.nz. 14 March 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ^ Burnes, Campbell (15 March 2022). "Blues full of merit in downing Matatū". superrugby.co.nz. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ^ "Experienced pair return for key clash for nib Blues". superrugby.co.nz. 18 March 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ^ Burnes, Campbell (20 March 2022). "Chiefs Manawa crowned Sky Super Rugby Aupiki champs". superrugby.co.nz. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ^ "31-strong Black Ferns squad named for home June Test series". allblacks.com. 4 May 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ "Injury replacements called into Black Ferns". allblacks.com. 19 May 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ "Patricia Maliepo #229". stats.allblacks.com. Retrieved 12 February 2022.