Katelyn Vahaakolo

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BIOGRAPHY

Black Fern #247

Katelyn Vahaakolo had her first taste of Bunnings Warehouse FPC in 2022 with the Auckland Storm, having previously played rugby league for the Newcastle WNRL side.

She returned to rugby league at the back end of 2022 to fulfil her dream of playing for the Kiwi Ferns at the Rugby League World Cup in the UK. However, the lure of a Black Ferns jersey saw Vahaakolo return to rugby union where she has quickly learned her craft in the outside backs and midfield for the Blues during their Sky Super Rugby Aupiki campaign.

In 2023 Vahaakolo was selected for the Black Ferns, and made her debut in Brisbane against the Wallaroos in the opening Pacific Four Series Test. It was of no surprise follow an exceptional debut Black Ferns season the talented winger was later named World Rugby Women’s Rookie of the Year.

Player Stats

Province:
Auckland

Test Debut:
v Australia, 2023

Super Club:
Blues

Katelyn Vahaakolo news

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Looking back on the Black Ferns 2023 season

The busiest Black Ferns season outside a Rugby World Cup is over with five victories achieved in seven Tests.

Katelyn Vahaakolo named World Rugby Women’s 15s Breakthrough Player of the Year

Katelyn Vahaakolo has been named World Rugby Women’s 15s Breakthrough Player of the year in partnership with Tudor following the Black Ferns loss against England (12-33) in the final round of WXV1 at Go Media Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland this evening.

Black Ferns primed for their opening Test against Australia

An eagerly anticipated return for the Black Ferns is almost over, with the team primed and ready to kick-off their first Test match of the Pacific Four Series and O’Reilly Cup against the Wallaroos.