Helen Va'aga

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Helen Va'aga (born 11 August 1977) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. She competed for New Zealand at the 2002 and 2006 Rugby World Cups.

Born (1977-08-11) 11 August 1977 (age 49)
Height1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position Prop
Position Prop
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Helen Va'aga
Born (1977-08-11) 11 August 1977 (age 49)
Height1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)
Rugby union career
Position Prop
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007, 2009 Auckland 7 (0)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2002–2006  New Zealand 11 (5)
Coaching career
Years Team
2009 Iran women
Medal record
Women's rugby union
Representing  New Zealand
Rugby World Cup
Gold medal – first place2002 SpainTeam competition
Gold medal – first place2006 CanadaTeam competition
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Rugby career

Va'aga made her international debut for the Black Ferns against Germany at the 2002 Rugby World Cup in Spain.[1][2] She featured for the Black Ferns against a World XV's team in 2003.[3]

In 2005, she played in a test against England at Eden Park.[3][4] She was part of the Black Ferns squad that won the 2006 Rugby World Cup.[5][6]

Coaching

In 2009, Va'aga coached the Iranian women's team.[7]

References

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