Christine Ross (rugby union) explained

Christine Ross
Birth Name:Christine C. Beattie
Birth Date:24 July 1964
Birth Place:Hastings, New Zealand
Height:1.73 m
Weight:70 kg
Ru Position:Fullback
Province1:Canterbury
Repyears1:1989–1996
Repcaps1:13
Reppoints1:83
Spouse:Jock Ross
Relatives:Isaac Ross (son)
School:Karamu High School

Christine C. Ross (née Beattie; born 24 July 1964) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A fullback, she debuted for the New Zealand women's national side, the Black Ferns, in 1989 against the visiting California Grizzlies at Christchurch. She represented New Zealand at RugbyFest 1990 and at the inaugural 1991 Women's Rugby World Cup.[1] [2]

Personal life

Ross is the niece of Eru Beattie, who was a member of the New Zealand Māori rugby team in 1966.[2] She is married to former All Black Jock Ross, and their children include Isaac Ross, who was also an All Black, and Adam Ross, who represented New Zealand in rugby at under-19 level.[2] [3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Pearson . Joseph . 2021-10-29 . The trailblazing Black Ferns who were asked to pay to play at the first Rugby World Cup . 2022-01-27 . Stuff.
  2. Web site: Christine Ross . 2022-01-27 . New Zealand Rugby.
  3. News: McMorran . Steven . 2009-06-09 . Ross named in weak All Blacks lineup . 2022-01-27 . Taiwan News.
  4. News: 2011-05-18 . Rugby in the Ross family blood . 2022-01-27 . Scoop Independent News.