Laura Bayfield

Laura Bayfield is a rising star in New Zealand Rugby renowned for her athleticism and discipline on the field. A dynamic lock for Matatū in Sky Super Rugby Aupiki 2025, she made an immediate impact in her debut season, starting all six games and scoring a try in a memorable win over Chiefs Manawa.  

Bayfield’s rugby journey began in 2020 and she became a key figure in Canterbury’s Farah Palmer Cup squad over four years. Her outstanding performances earned her selection to the inaugural Black Ferns XV in 2023 and since then has continued to impress. 

Off the field, Bayfield serves as a captain in the New Zealand Army’s 3rd Field and Emergency Response Squadron.

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