Krysten Cottrell
| Date of birth | 17 January 1992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 68 kg (150 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Krysten Cottrell (née Duffill, born 17 January 1992) is a New Zealand rugby union player. She made her international debut for New Zealand in 2018. She also plays for the Blues Women in the Super Rugby Aupiki competition and represents Hawke's Bay provincially.
Rugby career[edit]
2018[edit]
In 2018, Cottrell was one of 28 Black Ferns who were offered contracts.[1] She is a women’s rugby development officer for Hawke's Bay Rugby Union.[1]
Cottrell made her international debut for New Zealand off the bench against Australia on 18 August at Sydney.[2][3][4][5] She was later selected for the Black Ferns November tour of 2018. She appeared in all three tests against the United States and France.[6][7][8][9]
2019[edit]
Cottrell was named in New Zealand's squad for the Super Series in San Diego.[10][11] She only featured in the match against Canada. She later played in both of the Black Ferns two-test match series against Australia in August.[12][13][14]
2021[edit]
On 3 November, Cottrell was named in the Blues squad for the inaugural Super Rugby Aupiki competition.[15][16] She was in the Blues starting line up for their first game, she converted a try against Matatū in their 21–10 victory.[17][18] She also started in their 0–35 thrashing by the Chiefs Manawa in the final round.[19][20]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Rugby: Tui Krysten Cottrell delays family plans in wake of Black Ferns nod". NZ Herald. 25 May 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ^ "Rugby commitment pays off for Cottrell". allblacks.com. 16 August 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ^ "PREVIEW: Black Ferns v Wallaroos first Test". allblacks.com. 16 August 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ^ Caldwell, Olivia (21 August 2018). "Napier baker's commitment to becoming a Black Fern is realised". Stuff. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ^ Newman, Beth (15 August 2018). "Black Ferns name five debutants to face Wallaroos". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ^ "Black Ferns squad for November Tests named". RUGBY HEARTLAND. 16 October 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ^ "Preview: France Women v New Zealand Women". Six Nations Rugby. 8 November 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ^ Francis, Ben (10 November 2018). "Rugby: Black Ferns overcome France in physical Toulon test". Newshub. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ^ "Rugby: Black Ferns fall to France in second test". Newshub. 18 November 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ^ "Six uncapped players included in New Zealand Black Ferns squad for San Diego Super Series". www.rugbypass.com. 18 June 2019. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ^ "Black Ferns Select Squad For Super Series - FloRugby". www.florugby.com. 19 June 2019. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ^ Gilhooly, Daniel (16 August 2019). "Wounded Wallaroos playing for pride at Eden Park". Fox Sports. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ^ "Wallaroos to face experienced Black Ferns - Nine Wide World of Sports". wwos.nine.com.au. 8 August 2019. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ^ "Wallaroos make two changes for second Test". ESPN.com. 15 August 2019. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ^ "nib Blues Super Rugby Aupiki 2022 Squad". Blues Rugby. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
- ^ "Exciting nib Blues Super Rugby Aupiki Squad Announced". Blues Rugby. 4 November 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
- ^ "Long wait over as nib Blues set for Sky Super Rugby Aupiki debut". superrugby.co.nz. 14 March 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ^ Burnes, Campbell (15 March 2022). "Blues full of merit in downing Matatū". superrugby.co.nz. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ^ "Experienced pair return for key clash for nib Blues". superrugby.co.nz. 18 March 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ^ Burnes, Campbell (20 March 2022). "Chiefs Manawa crowned Sky Super Rugby Aupiki champs". superrugby.co.nz. Retrieved 23 August 2022.