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Sarah Hirini MNZM (née Goss; born 9 December 1992) is a New Zealand women's rugby union player and two-time Olympic medalist. She plays for the New Zealand women's national rugby sevens team , and captained the Manawatu Sevens side that took out the 2013 National Women's Sevens title in Queenstown.
- Sarah Goss
- 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
- 9 December 1992 (age 30)
- Feilding, New Zealand
One of the most well-respected and feared players in international rugby, Sarah Hirini is the Captain of the Black Ferns Sevens team and has built a reputation as an outstanding leader, hard-working forward and humble character.
Dec 16, 2023 · After suffering a significant knee injury two weeks ago, Black Ferns Sevens captain Sarah Hirini is ready to trek “the tough road ahead” after undergoing a successful operation in New Zealand. Hirini, 30, was helped from the field during the Dubai SVNS as New Zealand recorded what was otherwise a confidence-building victory over Great ...
- Finn Morton
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Jul 31, 2021 · There were many heroes for the Kiwis, but captain Sarah Hirini was the toast of social media. Hirini, New Zealand's captain courageous and probably the most influential player on the pitch,...
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Jul 26, 2022 · Sarah Hirini is captain of New Zealand ‘s domineering women’s sevens team. Famed for her work ethic, the forward is regularly seen lifting a trophy in the famous black jersey. Ten things you should know about Sarah Hirini. 1. Sarah Hirini (née Goss) was born on 9 December 1992 in Feilding, a town in the Manawatu District in northern New Zealand.
- Kit Shepard
Sarah Hirini is one of the leading sevens players in the world. The current Black Ferns Sevens captain has an impressive list of accolades to her name including Sevens World Champion in 2013 and 2018, Olympic silver and gold medallist, Commonwealth Games gold and bronze medallist and seven-time World Series winner.
We caught up with the Black Ferns Sevens captain, who will lead her nation’s Olympic team into the Tokyo 2020 Opening Ceremony as a flag-bearer.
