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Kiwi Ferns versus New Zealand Māori, 2006

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Kiwi Ferns versus New Zealand Māori, 2006

Tafale Chang-Ting of the Kiwi Ferns takes off on a run for a try while pursued by a New Zealand Māori player in a match at Rotorua in 2006. The Kiwi Ferns won 50–12.

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Malcolm Mulholland, Māori rugby – whutupaoro – Women in rugby union and league, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/39667/kiwi-ferns-versus-new-zealand-maori-2006 (accessed 4 June 2026).

Story by Malcolm Mulholland, published 3 December 2012, updated 1 January 2015.