Rachel Makata

Rachel Makata
Born (1974-07-10) 10 July 1974 (age 52)
Height1.7 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight77 kg (170 lb; 12 st 2 lb)
Rugby union career
Position Loose forward
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2005 Auckland
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2006 New Zealand 2 (5)
Medal record
Representing  New Zealand
Women's rugby union
Rugby World Cup
Gold medal – first place2006 CanadaTeam competition

Rachel Makata (nee Dolheguy; born 10 July 1974) is a former female rugby union player. She played for New Zealand internationally and for Auckland. She was in the squad that won the 2006 Rugby World Cup in Canada. Makata also represented Auckland's under 21 netball team.

Makata made only two appearances for the Black Ferns, she scored a try in her international debut at the 2006 Rugby World Cup on 4 September against Samoa. Her last appearance was against Scotland in the pool stages.

References

  1. ↑ The New Zealand Herald (26 July 2006). "Black Ferns World Cup squad named". Retrieved 11 July 2014.
  2. ↑ "Women\'s Rugby World Cup sees a flurry of tries - Taipei Times". www.taipeitimes.com. 6 September 2006. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  3. ↑ "Marist Brothers Old Boys Rugby Club". www.aucklandmarist.co.nz. Retrieved 31 December 2022.