PLAYER PROFILE

Mererangi Paul

Outside Back

KEY STATS
UPDATED
AGE
26
HEIGHT
171CM
GAMES
10
POINTS
70
TRIES
14
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BLACK FERNS Pos WEB
Black Ferns
VS
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Canada 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 player maker 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. Paul made it a memorable debut crossing the line for her first Test try.

Paul transitioned into rugby via the Ignite7 tournament, where she was named as MVP. Before taking to the rugby field, Paul was a notable netball player. She made 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