Monica Tagoai

Monica Tagoai (born 17 October 1998) is a New Zealand rugby union player. She played three tests for the Black Ferns in 2018. She plays for the Hurricanes Poua in the Super Rugby Aupiki competition and represents Wellington provincially.

Monica Tagoai

Date of birth	(1998-10-17) 17 October 1998 (age 25)
Place of birth	Apia, Samoa
Height	1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)
Weight	75 kg (165 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing, Centre Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 2016–Present Wellington 22 (45) Super Rugby Years Team Apps (Points) 2022 Hurricanes Poua 2 (0) International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2018  New Zealand 2 (0)

Background

Originally from Samoa, Tagoai migrated with her family to New Zealand when she was three. She attended St Mary's College.

Rugby career

2016–18

Tagoai debuted for Wellington against Waikato in 2016.^[1] She has made 22 appearances for Wellington since 2016.^[2]

Tagoai made her Black Ferns debut in their 67–6 thrashing of the United States at Soldier Field in 2018.^[3][4] She earned her second cap in Black Ferns 27–30 loss to France at Grenoble.^[5][6]

2021

In 2021 Tagoai joined Hurricanes Poua for the inaugural 2022 season of Super Rugby Aupiki. She featured in both their games against Chiefs Manawa and Matatū.^{[7][8][9][10]}

References

1. Julian, Adam (1 July 2020). "Monica Tagoai – Back in Business". ClubRugby.nz. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
2. "Monica F Tagoai | New Zealand Rugby History". www.rugbyhistory.co.nz. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
3. "Women's Match Preview – USA vs New Zealand". Americas Rugby News. 2 November 2018. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
4. Kinnear, Cheree (4 November 2018). "Black Ferns thrash USA at Soldier Field". NZ Herald. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
5. Burnes, Campbell (15 November 2018). "Test preview: Black Ferns v France (2)". allblacks.com. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
6. "France shock Black Ferns as their 17-month unbeaten streak ends with drawn series". Stuff. 17 November 2018. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
7. Burnes, Campbell (15 March 2022). "Chiefs Manawa go 2-0 in Sky Super Rugby Aupiki". superrugby.co.nz. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
8. "Hurricanes Poua named to face Chiefs Manawa in debut Sky Super Rugby Aupiki match". superrugby.co.nz. 14 March 2022. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
9. Burnes, Campbell (20 March 2022). "Leti-I'iga brace sees Hurricanes Poua home". superrugby.co.nz. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
10. "Hurricanes Poua named for Matatū clash". superrugby.co.nz. 19 March 2022. Retrieved 25 March 2022.

External links

• Black Ferns Profile