Atlanta Lolohea

BIOGRAPHY

Black Fern #261

Following a standout schoolgirl career, Atlanta Lolohea was just 17 when she was first included in Canterbury’s Farah Palmer Cup squad in 2020. However, it wasn’t until 2022 that she made her on-field debut against Wellington, going on to enjoy an impressive season that saw her named the competition’s most promising player alongside Hannah King.

Lolohea is the younger sister of Matatū and Black Ferns winger Martha Mataele (née Lolohea), and the pair shared success as part of Matatū’s championship-winning Super Rugby Aupiki side in 2023, with Martha going on to debut for the Black Ferns later that year.

In 2023, Atlanta was called into the Black Ferns environment as injury cover during the final week of WXV. Her professionalism and work ethic left a strong impression on selectors, leading to her securing her first Black Ferns contract in 2024.

By 2025, Lolohea had taken the next step in her international career, earning valuable game time and continuing to develop her presence in the Black Ferns forward pack. Known for her physicality and work rate, she contributed effectively in both set piece and open play throughout the season. Her performances during the Pacific Four Series and the Women’s Rugby World Cup matches reflected her growing confidence and consistency at the top level.