Repcaps1: | 4 |
Repyears1: | 1990 - 1992 |
Province1: | Auckland |
Ru Position: | Lock |
Height: | 1.78 m |
Birth Date: | 12 February 1961 |
Reppoints1: | 0 |
Sandra Ioane (née Wihongi, b. 12 February 1961) is a former rugby union player. She made her debut for the Black Ferns at the RugbyFest 1990 against the Netherlands, she played in the first and third matches. She was one of two women who were unable to make the 1991 World Cup.[1]
Ioane is married to former Samoan international Eddie Ioane.[2] She is the mother of Akira and Rieko Ioane,[3] both have represented New Zealand internationally in the Māori All Blacks, Sevens and in the All Blacks. She has a Master's degree in Sports Marketing and is currently the club manager at Ponsonby.