Kahlia Awa

BIOGRAPHY

Kahlia Awa is a promising halfback who hails from the Hawke’s Bay and was a standout performer for the Hawkes Bay Tui in their 2023 Bunnings Warehouse Farah Palmer Cup campaign – culminating in their first semi-final appearance.

Awa has been recognised as a player with huge potential and was selected in the inaugural Black Ferns XV team in 2023.

Following a prominent season for her Hawke’s Bay Tui, Awa was named in the Blues Sky Super Rugby Aupiki squad for 2024. It wasn’t long before the hardworking halfback debuted for the Blues, against Chiefs Manawa.

Awa has a snappy, precise pass and an incisive running game and took the step-up to Super Rugby in her stride and as a result was named in the Black Ferns squad for 2024. Awa is one to watch for the future.

Before the lure of rugby, from former Black Ferns Emma Jensen, Awa was a talented netballer, who represented New Zealand Secondary Schools. She is also the daughter of former New Zealand age group basketballer Shontelle Wainohu and Duane Awa.

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