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Ruahei Demant

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Ruahei Demant

First Five-Eighth

KEY STATS
UPDATED
AGE
30
HEIGHT
170CM
GAMES
38
POINTS
99
TRIES
9
CONV
24
PEN
2
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BIOGRAPHY

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Ruahei Demant has overcome more setbacks than most to achieve her rugby goals. The first five-eighth endured no less than three knee reconstructions after her 2013 debut for the Auckland Storm. But she bounced back to crack the Black Ferns for the first time in 2018, following in the footsteps of younger sister Kiritapu, who wore the black jersey in 2015. 

In 2019, she was accorded the honour of playing for the UK Barbarians team against Wales in Cardiff. Demant’s time management skills are also finely honed in, along with her training and match commitments for her College Rifles club, the Storm and the Black Ferns. Off the field, she is a fully qualified lawyer. 

In 2022, she was named as captain for the Pacific Four Series in New Zealand and led the Black Ferns to Rugby World Cup glory in the same year. In 2023, Demant alongside Black Ferns Co-Captain Kennedy Tukuafu were named as Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Player Stats

Province:
Auckland

Test Debut:
v Australia, 2018

Super Club:
Blues

Ruahei Demant news

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Wallaroos Resist, But Black Ferns' Firepower Proves Too Much in Newcastle
The Black Ferns have stretched their record to 28-0 against Australia, starting their Pacific Four campaign with a 38-12 victory over the Wallaroos at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle.

Blues Seal Consecutive Sky Super Rugby Aupiki Titles at Eden Park
The Blues are the first team to successfully defend the Sky Super Rugby Aupiki title following a pulsating 26-19 victory over Matatū at Eden Park.
PREVIEW: Black Ferns v England (London)
The Black Ferns face the biggest challenge in women’s rugby this weekend when they attempt to conquer England at Allianz Stadium (formerly Twickenham) this weekend.

Black Ferns kick off 2024 in emphatic fashion
A blistering start earned the Black Ferns a 57-5 win in their opening Pacific Four Series international in Hamilton.

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.

Demant nominated for World Rugby Player of the Year award
Black Ferns captain Ruahei Demant could be named World Rugby's Player of the Year for the second year running.
Black Ferns reach 100 Test match victories
When the Black Ferns beat Canada 52-21 on Sunday (NZT) they achieved their 100th Test victory.

Black Ferns secure WXV1 qualification with Ottawa victory
The Black Ferns have confirmed their place at the Global WXV1 tournament in October on New Zealand shores and all but wrapped up the Pacific Four Series title with a dominant 52-21 defeat of host Canada in Ottawa.
PREVIEW: Black Ferns v Wallaroos (Brisbane)
New Zealand's World Cup-winning Black Ferns set out on a new phase when playing Australia's Wallaroos in Thursday's first game of the Pacific Four Series in Brisbane.
Ruahei Demant and Black Ferns shine at the ASB Rugby Awards
Black Ferns co-captain and World Cup winner, Ruahei Demant has collected three major prizes at the 2022 ASB Rugby Awards, including the supreme Kelvin R. Tremain Memorial Player of the Year.
Looking back at the Black Ferns 2022 season
The busiest season in Black Ferns history has come to an end with the Rugby World Cup, Laurie O’Reilly Cup and Pacific Four Series all in the trophy cabinet.

Black Ferns fly high at World Rugby Awards
Success keeps coming for New Zealand's world champion Black Ferns with their impact extending to World Rugby's annual awards presented in Monaco on Monday (NZT).
Black Ferns dominate World Rugby awards nominations
The Black Fern's success in claiming the Women's Rugby World Cup has been reflected in nominations for World Rugby's annual awards.
Black Ferns by the Numbers at the Rugby World Cup
Check out some of the key stats and numbers from the Rugby World Cup.
Cool heads helped get Black Ferns home - Demant
Black Ferns Rugby World Cup-winning captain Ruahei Demant never felt her side would lose their thrilling 34-31 Eden Park final against England on Saturday.
Black Ferns crowned Rugby World Cup champions
Stacey Fluhler boasts a smile that could melt margarine. A try she scored to help the Black Ferns Sevens win the Olympic final against France in Tokyo last year became an iconic image. Unfortunately, nobody was inside the stadium to see it.
Black Ferns team named for Rugby World Cup Final
The Black Ferns team to face England for the Rugby World Cup title, at a sold-out Eden Park this Saturday, has been named.
We are a different team to last year - Demant
New Zealand's Black Ferns are backing changes they have made to their game to be an effective weapon in their Rugby World Cup game against France at Eden Park on Saturday.
Black Ferns primed for semifinal showdown with France
Remembering lessons dished out by France in two Tests during last season's tour of Europe will ensure the Black Ferns have plenty to build on ahead of Saturday's Rugby World Cup semifinal against France.
PREVIEW: Black Ferns v Wales (Rugby World Cup)
The Black Ferns play Wales in a Test for just the fifth time on Sunday in their second Pool A World Cup fixture.

Ruahei Demant Videos

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HIGHLIGHTS | Black Ferns v Australia | 2025, Pacific Four
Catch all the action as the Black Ferns and Australia go head-to-head in a…
The Final Touches | Black Ferns and NZ Sevens Stars | Poi Stories Episode 6
As the international rugby calendar comes to an end, our Black Ferns and NZ…
Underdogs UNLEASHED: USA's fearless 2023 Black Ferns challenge
In a game filled with jaw-dropping moments, the Black Ferns were trailing…
PRESS CONFERENCE | Bremner and Demant on semifinal against France
Chelsea Bremner and co-Captain Ruahei Demant speak to the media ahead of the…
Ruahei Demant, Ruby Tui & Wes Clarke | Black Ferns squad announcement
Hear from Black Ferns Ruahei Demant & Ruby Tui with assistant coach Wes Clarke…
Progression of the women's game as told by Black Ferns
Women's rugby has come a long way. Kendra Cocksedge, Ruahei Demant and Eloise…
What it's like to make the Black Ferns for the first time
Raw & honest. Kendra Cocksedge, Eloise Blackwell and Ruahei Demant give us an…
What is the culture like in the Black Ferns?
There is something incredibly special about the culture within the Black Ferns…
What sacrifice means to the Black Ferns
Find out what sacrifice means to our Black Ferns' Kendra Cocksedge, Eloise…