Kamila Wihongi (born 13 March 1982) is a former New Zealand rugby union player.

Kamila Wihongi
Date of birth (1982-03-13) 13 March 1982 (age 42)
Height1.7 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight80 kg (176 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2000–2008 Otago 34 (10)
2019–2021 Northland 18 (0)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2005  New Zealand 1 (0)

Rugby career

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Wihongi started in her only international appearance for the Black Ferns against Scotland in their Canada Cup match in Ottawa.[1][2]

Wihongi played club rugby for Kaikohe.[3] She played for Otago from 2000 to 2008. She missed the 2007 provincial season because she underwent a reconstruction surgery on both her knees.[4]

Personal life

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Wihongi studied at the Sports Institute of Otago in 2000 and later completed a physical education degree at the University of Otago.[4]

Her sister, Verina, became the first New Zealand woman to compete in taekwondo at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Bailey, Jane (2005). "New Zealand Rugby Museum - June 29 - 2005 Black Ferns start Canada Cup with a win". www.rugbymuseum.co.nz. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Seven new players for Black Ferns". NZ Herald. 30 June 2005. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Northland Rugby Union – Women's Rugby Wrap". www.northlandrugby.co.nz. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  4. ^ a b c McMurran, Alistair (21 August 2008). "Rugby: Return of prop boost for Otago Spirit scrum". Otago Daily Times Online News. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
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