Diane Maliukaetau

Diane Maliukaetau (born 12 September 1986) is a former female rugby union player. She played for New Zealand and Auckland. She was in the squad that won the 2006 Women's Rugby World Cup.^[1][2]

Born (1986-09-12) 12 September 1986 (age 39)

Height1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)

Weight95 kg (209 lb; 14 st 13 lb)

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Diane Maliukaetau

Born	(1986-09-12) 12 September 1986 (age 39)
Height	1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)
Weight	95 kg (209 lb; 14 st 13 lb)
Rugby union career
Position Prop Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) Auckland International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2005–2006  New Zealand 6 (5)
Medal record Representing  New Zealand Women's rugby union Rugby World Cup 2006 Canada Team competition

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Maliukaetau was born in Tonga and moved to New Zealand in 1999 where she attended Tangaroa College.^[2]

Maliukaetau played six tests for the Black Ferns, including four at the 2006 Rugby World Cup when she was only 19.^[2] She scored a try in the opening match against Canada.^[3] She started in the final against England when they won their third title.^[4][5]

In 2010, She was named in the Black Ferns training squad ahead of the Rugby World Cup, but missed out on the final selection.^[6]