Christine Rodd (born 31 October 1959) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. She made her Black Ferns debut on 26 August at RugbyFest 1990 against the Netherlands at Ashburton, she also played for the Crusadettes and Canterbury at the tournament.[1]

Christine Rodd
Date of birth (1959-10-31) 31 October 1959 (age 64)
Place of birthMethven, New Zealand
Height1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Canterbury ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1990–1991  New Zealand 7 (0)

Rodd attended the inaugural World Cup in 1991,[2] she was named as a reserve for the opening match against Canada, but didn't get to play. She was a replacement in the 24–6 victory over Wales and started in the semi-final defeat against the United States on 12 April at Cardiff. The match against the United States was her last international appearance.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Christine Rodd #33". stats.allblacks.com. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  2. ^ Pearson, Joseph (29 October 2021). "The trailblazing Black Ferns who were asked to pay to play at the first Rugby World Cup". Stuff. Retrieved 2 February 2022.