Claire Richardson

Claire Richardson (born 2 April 1984) is a former rugby union player. She represented New Zealand internationally and provincially for Otago and Hawke's Bay. She was in the squad that won the 2006 Rugby World Cup.^[1][2]

Born (1984-04-02) 2 April 1984 (age 42)

Wairoa

Height1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)

Weight79 kg (174 lb)

Position Fullback

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Claire Richardson

Born	(1984-04-02) 2 April 1984 (age 42) Wairoa
Height	1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight	79 kg (174 lb)
Rugby union career
Position Fullback Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 2007–2014 Otago 28 (67) 2008–2009 Hawke's Bay 9 (5) 2013 Auckland 8 (29) International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2003–2014  New Zealand 24 (54)
Medal record Women's rugby union Representing  New Zealand Rugby World Cup 2006 Canada Team competition

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Richardson made her international debut for the Black Ferns on 4 October 2003 against a World XV's team at Auckland. She made her last appearance for the Black Ferns on 17 August 2014 against the United States at the World Cup in Paris.

Richardson scored a hat-trick against hosts, Canada, at the 2006 Rugby World Cup when the Black Ferns ran in ten tries in their 66–7 victory.^[3]