Sandra Ioane Explained

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]

Personal life

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.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stanley. Ashley. 2021-04-29. Blues and Chiefs women stand on giants' shoulders. 2022-01-27. Newsroom. en-AU.
  2. Web site: McConnell. Lynn. 2018-09-18. Sandra Ioane – A Rugby Pioneer. 2022-01-27. allblacks.com. en-NZ.
  3. Web site: Tyson. Jessica. 2021-09-08. Parents of Ioane brothers on what it’s like to have two All Black sons. 2022-01-27. Māori Television. en.