Lauren O'Reilly (rugby union) explained

Birth Name:Lauren Michelle O'Reilly
Height:1.62 m
Weight:64 kg
Ru Position:Hooker
Ru Province1:Canterbury
Ru Provincepoints1:0
Ru Province3:Taranaki
Ru Provincepoints3:0
Repyears1:1992–1994
Repcaps1:1
Reppoints1:0
School:Riccarton High School
University:University of Canterbury
Occupation:Schoolteacher
Spouse:Zane Webby
Relatives:Laurie O'Reilly (father)

Lauren Michelle O'Reilly is a former New Zealand rugby union player.

Rugby career

O'Reilly played as a hooker for Canterbury, Taranaki, and New Zealand.[1] [2] She made her debut for the Black Ferns against the Auckland XV in 1992 at Auckland. She later earned her only official cap against Australia at Sydney in 1994.[3] In all, she played four games for the Black Ferns between 1992 and 1994, but did not score any points.[4]

In 2019, O'Reilly and several former Black Ferns were capped in a special ceremony in Auckland.[5] She is the 44th capped Black Fern.[6]

Personal life

O'Reilly is married to Zane Webby, who played at flanker for .[4] O'Reilly's father, Laurie, was the first coach of the New Zealand women's national rugby union team.

O'Reilly was educated at Riccarton High School, and went on to study at the University of Canterbury, graduating with a Bachelor of Education degree in 1988, and a Master of Education degree in 1995.[4] [7] She has been a careers advisor and physical education teacher at Francis Douglas Memorial College in New Plymouth for over 20 years.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Julian . Adam . 2022-08-22 . O'Reilly legacy looms large in the Black Ferns . 2022-08-24 . allblacks.com . en-NZ.
  2. Web site: 2021-09-07 . Hohaia scores Black Ferns spot for upcoming tour . 2022-12-18 . NZ Herald . en-NZ.
  3. Web site: Julian . Adam . 2024-05-24 . A history of the prestigious Laurie O'Reilly Cup . live . 2024-07-17 . allblacks.com . en-NZ.
  4. Web site: Lauren O'Reilly #44 . Adam . Julian . New Zealand Rugby . 24 December 2022.
  5. Web site: Donnelly . Alison . 2019-05-11 . 31 Black Ferns capped in Auckland . 2022-12-18 . Scrum Queens . en.
  6. Web site: Pearson . Joseph . 2022-09-14 . Tension tangible as Black Ferns settle on squad for landmark Rugby World Cup . 2022-12-18 . Stuff . en.
  7. Web site: Graduate search . University of Canterbury . 24 December 2022.