Dianne Kahura (born 1 May 1969) is a former rugby union player for the Black Ferns.[1] She debuted in 1998 and played 12 tests for New Zealand. She played in the 1998 and 2002 Women's Rugby World Cup.[2][3][4]

Dianne Kahura
Date of birth (1969-05-01) 1 May 1969 (age 55)
Height1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Weight60 kg (130 lb; 9 st 6 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Auckland ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1998–2002  New Zealand 12
National sevens team
Years Team Comps
 New Zealand
Medal record
Representing  New Zealand
Women's rugby union
Rugby World Cup
Gold medal – first place 1998 Netherlands Team competition
Gold medal – first place 2002 Spain Team competition

Kahura was a member of the first official New Zealand women's sevens team, who took part in the 2000 Hong Kong Sevens.[5][6] She was also in the squad that won the 2001 Hong Kong Sevens.[7]

References

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  1. ^ aucklandrugby.co.nz (23 January 2013). "Auckland Black Ferns". Archived from the original on 7 February 2013. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
  2. ^ scoop.co.nz (NZRFU) (26 May 2002). "World Cup Win The Last Word For Many Black Ferns". Retrieved 7 August 2014.
  3. ^ NZ Herald (NZPA) (22 May 2002). "Black Ferns through to World Cup final". Retrieved 7 August 2014.
  4. ^ Ash, Julie (2002). "Black Ferns focused on revenge". NZ Herald. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  5. ^ "2000 New Zealand Women's sevens team - Where Are They Now?". All Blacks. 17 April 2020.
  6. ^ "Looking back: Black Ferns Sevens in Hong Kong (2000)". allblacks.com. 31 March 2023. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  7. ^ ESPN Scrum (6 March 2001). "Richards to lead New Zealand women at Hong Kong sevens". ESPNscrum. Retrieved 7 August 2014.