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A Rising Rugby Star!
 
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A Rising Rugby Star!

Penny Ireland - Resource Teacher of the Deaf —

Nevaeh is the youngest NZTFI Junior Oceania Aotearoa Māori U11 Kōhine winning team member.

Nevaeh is an outstanding all-round athlete. This year, she competed with the Māori U11 Kōhine tag rugby team in the Junior Oceania Aotearoa Indigenous Invitational Cup, where her team claimed victory in their division. Nevaeh was the youngest player in her team, turning nine shortly after the March tournament. She regularly earns recognition as Player of the Day at her Maraenui Club and was awarded the Most Improved Player in the Under 10 group this year. In December, Nevaeh was selected to compete at the Junior Tag Nationals and is again the youngest player in her Under 11 team.

The Hawke’s Bay team couldn’t be more proud of Nevaeh and all she has accomplished!