PLAYER PROFILE
Mererangi Paul
Outside Back
KEY STATS
Black Ferns Next match
Black Ferns
USA Women
BIOGRAPHY
Black Fern #246
Versatile athlete and Counties Manukau first-five, Mererangi Paul, made her Sky Super Rugby debut for Chiefs Manawa in 2023.
She soon became an influential playmaker for the side on the wing earning her Black Ferns selection. Paul debuted for the Black Ferns on the wing in Brisbane, against the Wallaroos in 2023 and made it a memorable debut crossing the line for her first Test try.
She transitioned into rugby via the Ignite7 tournament, where she was named as MVP. Before taking on the rugby field, Paul was a notable netball player. She made her debut for the Northern Mystics in 2017 for the ANZ Netball Premiership. Paul’s younger sister Mahina, is a part of the Black Ferns Sevens squad.
Player Stats
Province:
Counties Manukau
Test Debut:
v USA, 2023
Super Club:
Chiefs Manawa