Lauren O'Reilly
Birth nameLauren Michelle O'Reilly
Height1.62 m (5 ft 4 in)
Weight64 kg (141 lb)
SchoolRiccarton High School
UniversityUniversity of Canterbury
Notable relative(s)Laurie O'Reilly (father)
SpouseZane Webby
Occupation(s)Schoolteacher
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Canterbury (0)
Taranaki (0)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1992–1994 New Zealand 1 (0)

Lauren Michelle O'Reilly is a former New Zealand rugby union player.

Biography

O'Reilly played as a hooker for Canterbury, Taranaki, and New Zealand.[1][2] She made her debut for the Black Ferns against the Auckland XV in 1992 at Auckland. She later earned her only official cap against Australia at Sydney in 1994.[1] In all, she played four games for the Black Ferns between 1992 and 1994, but did not score any points.[3]

In 2019, O'Reilly and several former Black Ferns were capped in a special ceremony in Auckland.[4] She is the 44th capped Black Fern.[5]

O'Reilly is married to Zane Webby, who played at flanker for Taranaki.[3] O'Reilly's father, Laurie, was the first coach of the New Zealand women's national rugby union team.[1][5]

O'Reilly was educated at Riccarton High School, and went on to study at the University of Canterbury, graduating with a Bachelor of Education degree in 1988, and a Master of Education degree in 1995.[3][6] She has been a careers advisor and physical education teacher at Francis Douglas Memorial College in New Plymouth for over 20 years.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Julian, Adam (22 August 2022). "O'Reilly legacy looms large in the Black Ferns". allblacks.com. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  2. ↑ "Hohaia scores Black Ferns spot for upcoming tour". NZ Herald. 7 September 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Julian, Adam. "Lauren O'Reilly #44". New Zealand Rugby. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
  4. ↑ Donnelly, Alison (11 May 2019). "31 Black Ferns capped in Auckland". Scrum Queens. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
  5. 1 2 Pearson, Joseph (14 September 2022). "Tension tangible as Black Ferns settle on squad for landmark Rugby World Cup". Stuff. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
  6. ↑ "Graduate search". University of Canterbury. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
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