BLACK FERNS SQUAD

Lucy Jenkins from West Melton has been named in the Black Ferns 2023 Contracted Squad, earlier this week.

Prior to this she was named the Sky Super Rugby Aupiki Champion 2023 Wahine of the Match, voted by commentators and received the Aoraki Award for the Matatū Player of the Year.

“Lucy played a pivotal role in our Championship season and has shown the world what an incredible player she is. We're very lucky to have her in Matatū Blue and congratulate her on her recent Black Fern Squad selection,” commented a spokesperson from the Club.

Lucy has also won five Farah Palmer Cup National Women’s titles over the past six years with Canterbury.

“I have been part of this team since I was sixteen years old. My Christchurch Club team has won the Premier Women’s division, five out of the seven years that I have played” commented Lucy. Lucy is one of thirty four contracted players locked in for the Black Ferns as they set their sights on building toward the 2025 Rugby World Cup. Lucy secured her first full-time Black Ferns contract, after being a standout in the Sky Super Rugby Aupiki competition and now has the opportunity to further her growth at the next level.

She will train at the Christchurch hub and receive technical, tactical and strength and conditioning programmes.

In addition, each player will have one day a week committed to their personal development, focussing on the areas of career/education and work, finance and asset protection, character development, mental wellness and other professional rugby obligations and expectations.

“I encourage any female, that is keen to pursue a career in rugby to just show up at a training and make the most of the outstanding environment,” concluded Lucy. We wish Lucy all the best for her future.