Maia Roos Explained

Ru Currentposition:Lock
Weight:80 kg
Height:1.79 m
Birth Date:27 July 2001
Ru Provinceyears1:2019–Present
Ru Province1:Auckland
Ru Provinceapps1:17
Ru Provincepoints1:10
Superyears1:2021–Present
Super1:Blues Women
Superapps1:3
Superpoints1:0
Repcaps1:16
Repyears1:2021–Present
Reppoints1:10

Maiakawanakaulani Roos (born 27 July 2001) is a New Zealand rugby union player. She plays as a Lock for the Black Ferns internationally and was a member of their 2021 Rugby World Cup champion squad. She also plays for the Blues Women in the Super Rugby Aupiki competition and represents Auckland provincially.

Rugby career

2019–2020

Roos was head girl at Tamaki College. She debuted for the Auckland Storm in 2019 while she was still in school and also played for the New Zealand Barbarians in 2020.[1]

2021

Roos was part of the inaugural Blues women's team that played in the first match against the Chiefs at Eden Park. She made her test debut for the New Zealand national women's side, the Black Ferns, against England in November.[2] [3]

2022

Roos signed with the Blues for the inaugural Super Rugby Aupiki season in 2022.[4] She was named in the Blues starting line up for their first game against Matatū, they won 21–10.[5] [6] She also started in their 0–35 thrashing by the Chiefs Manawa in the final round.[7] [8]

Roos was selected for the Black Ferns squad for the 2022 Pacific Four Series.[9] She scored her first international try against Canada at the Pacific Four Series.[10] She returned to the team for a two-test series against the Wallaroos for the Laurie O'Reilly Cup in August.[11] [12]

Roos made the selection for the Black Ferns squad to the 2021 Rugby World Cup.[13] [14] She scored a try in the second pool game against Wales.[15] [16] She also scored a try in the final pool game against Scotland.[17] [18]

2023

In July, she was in the starting line up in her sides 21–52 victory over Canada at the Pacific Four Series in Ottawa.[19] [20] Roos captained the Black Ferns for their final Pacific Four match against the United States. She became the youngest-ever to captain the team, breaking the record that was previously held by Farah Palmer by three years.[21] [22]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: 2021-04-27 . Teenage Blues lock Maia Roos embracing 'the power of yet' as she continues to grow . . 2022-01-23.
  2. Web site: 2021-09-06 . 12 debutants named in 34-player Black Ferns squad - thesportsupdater.com . 2022-01-23 . en-US.
  3. News: Downs . Kimberlee . 2021-11-06 . Idols to friends: Maiakawanakaulani Roos set for Black Ferns debut . 1 News . 2022-01-23.
  4. Web site: 19 Auckland Rugby players named in Super Rugby Aupiki squads . 2022-01-23 . Auckland Rugby.
  5. Web site: 2022-03-14 . Long wait over as nib Blues set for Sky Super Rugby Aupiki debut . 2022-08-23 . superrugby.co.nz . en-GB.
  6. Web site: Burnes . Campbell . 2022-03-15 . Blues full of merit in downing Matatū . 2022-08-23 . superrugby.co.nz . en-GB.
  7. Web site: 18 March 2022 . Experienced pair return for key clash for nib Blues . 2022-08-23 . superrugby.co.nz . en-GB.
  8. Web site: Burnes . Campbell . 20 March 2022 . Chiefs Manawa crowned Sky Super Rugby Aupiki champs . 2022-08-23 . superrugby.co.nz . en-GB.
  9. Web site: 2022-05-04 . 31-strong Black Ferns squad named for home June Test series . 2022-06-12 . allblacks.com . en-NZ.
  10. Web site: Burnes . Campbell . 12 June 2022 . Black Ferns shut out Canada in Waitākere . 2022-06-12 . allblacks.com . en-NZ.
  11. Web site: 2022-08-02 . Black Ferns named for O'Reilly Cup Test series . 2022-08-08 . allblacks.com . en-NZ.
  12. Web site: Brown . Roger . 2022-08-15 . 2022 Laurie O'Reilly Cup Black Ferns Vs Wallaroos " When Does It Start, Live Streams And Schedule" . 2022-08-16 . thedailyrugby.com . en-US.
  13. Web site: 2022-09-13 . Black Ferns squad locked in for Rugby World Cup . 2022-09-15 . allblacks.com . en-NZ.
  14. Web site: 2022-09-13 . Black Ferns Rugby World Cup squad named . 2022-09-27 . RNZ . en-nz.
  15. Web site: Burnes . Campbell . 2022-10-16 . Black Ferns safely into RWC quarterfinals . 2022-11-27 . allblacks.com . en-NZ.
  16. Web site: 2022-10-16 . Rugby World Cup: Black Ferns defeat Wales 56-12 . 2022-11-27 . RNZ . en-nz.
  17. Web site: Burnes . Campbell . 2022-10-22 . Black Ferns top Pool A in style . 2022-11-27 . allblacks.com . en-NZ.
  18. Web site: Pearson . Joseph . 2022-10-22 . Black Ferns lift physical intensity to beat Scotland, finishing Rugby World Cup pool stage on a high . 2022-11-27 . Stuff . en.
  19. Web site: 2023-07-09 . Black Ferns fly past Canada in front of record crowd in Ottawa . 2023-07-09 . Americas Rugby News . en-US.
  20. Web site: Burnes . Campbell . 2023-07-09 . Black Ferns secure WXV1 qualification with Ottawa victory . 2023-07-09 . allblacks.com . en-NZ.
  21. Web site: 2023-07-13 . Roos to captain Black Ferns against USA . 2023-07-14 . allblacks.com . en-NZ.
  22. News: 2023-07-14 . Live updates: Pacific Four - Black Ferns v USA at Ottawa's TD Place Stadium . en . Newshub . 2023-07-14.

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