Two-time World Cup-winning Black Fern Cheryl Waaka dies aged 56
2 sources·Updated October 11, 2026
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- RNZ Sports NZ·4h agoWorld Cup-winning rugby player Cheryl Waaka dies
Cheryl Waaka was awarded the New Zealand order of merit for services to rugby in 2023.
Read at RNZ Sports NZ → - NZ Herald·7h agoTwo-time World Cup-winning Black Fern Cheryl Waaka dies aged 56
The Northland rugby great broke coaching barriers and championed the women’s game.
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