NZ and World Rugby Awards 2022

[Machpants]

I still don't think that Demant was that great, she made far too many errors tactically. But as Captain she gets the credit, I guess

[Stargazer]

https://twitter.com/BlackFerns/status/1600775155546206209

[Stargazer]

https://twitter.com/BunningsNPC/status/1600774703978684416

[Stargazer]

Of course:

https://twitter.com/BlackFerns/status/1600777163539877890

[Bovidae]

@Stargazer

I said Demant would win all three awards.

[Stargazer]

Other winners:

New Zealand Rugby Referee of the Year: Ben O'Keeffe (Auckland).

Steinlager Salver – Outstanding contribution to New Zealand Rugby: Dr Deb Robinson

https://www.nzrugby.co.nz/news-and-events/latest-news/ruahei-demant-and-world-cup-winning-black-ferns-shine-at-the-asb-rugby-awards

[nostrildamus]

@Bones said in NZ and World Rugby Awards 2022:

@booboo said in NZ and World Rugby Awards 2022:

@Stargazer said in NZ and World Rugby Awards 2022:

Black Ferns Player of the Year
Ruahei Demant
Theresa Fitzpatrick
Stacey Fluhler
Sarah Hirini

No Ruby? But I'm picking Stacey

Missed out to a token forward.

In the Bart/Red Beard days the sheer possibility of such a word combo would not go unchallenged...

[Crucial]

@Machpants said in NZ and World Rugby Awards 2022:

I still don't think that Demant was that great, she made far too many errors tactically. But as Captain she gets the credit, I guess

I tend to agree. Smith said that he made her cap because of her approach and willingness to drive his game plan through the team. In pure playing ability she has plenty of weaknesses not least kicking for touch.
Behind the scenes though I think a lot of the success was credited to her so fair dues.

[Crucial]

@Machpants said in NZ and World Rugby Awards 2022:

I love that Stacey has a huge grin since beating the defender near half way, all the way until well after she scored.

Great try to watch but the England 13 will hate the replays. Her baffling decision to pull out of the tackle on Fluhler (watch her drop her arms and hestitate) opened the door very wide.

[Duluth]

@Stargazer said in NZ and World Rugby Awards 2022:

https://twitter.com/BunningsNPC/status/1600762112782934016

A pretty good week for Sam Parkes

Wins the 'Ian Kirkpatrick Medal' a few days after winning 'King in the Ring' kickboxing title

[ACT Crusader]

@Stargazer Blyde has been awesome and is getting better too.