Wikipedia

Renee Holmes

Renee Holmes (born 21 December 1999) is a New Zealand rugby union player. She played for Matatū in the 2022 and 2023 seasons of the Super Rugby Aupiki competition and in 2024 for Chiefs Manawa. She plays provincial rugby for Waikato. She plays International rugby for the Black Ferns and was a member of their 2021 Rugby World Cup champion squad.

Renee Holmes
Date of birth (1999-12-21) 21 December 1999 (age 24)
Place of birthGisborne, New Zealand
Height1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Weight70 kg (154 lb)
SchoolLytton High School
Gisborne Girls High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017 Hawkes Bay 5 (5)
2018 Bay of Plenty 4 (4)
2019–Present Waikato 17 (19)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022–2023 Matatū 8 (59)
2024 Chiefs Manawa 2 (11)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020–Present  New Zealand 10 (61)
Medal record
Representing  New Zealand
Women's rugby union
Rugby World Cup
Gold medal – first place 2021 New Zealand Team competition

Background

edit

Holmes has represented New Zealand at age-grade level in taekwondo, soccer and ultimate frisbee.[1][2][3][4]

Rugby career

edit

2020–21

edit

Holmes made her Black Ferns debut on 21 November 2020 against the New Zealand Barbarians at Nelson.[5][6][7] She made her international debut on 31 October 2021 against England at Exeter, it was the Black Ferns 100th test match.[8][9][10][11]

2022

edit

After missing out on a contract with the Chiefs Manawa for the Super Rugby Aupiki's 2022 inaugural completion Holmes was approached by Crusaders chief executive Colin Mansbridge, and as a result she signed with Matatū for the season.[12][13][14]

Holmes was named in the Black Ferns squad for the 2022 Pacific Four Series.[15] She scored her first international test try against the United States in the Pacific series.[16] She was reselected for the team for the August test series against Australia for the Laurie O'Reilly Cup.[17][18]

Holmes was selected for the Black Ferns 32-player squad for the delayed 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.[19][20] She scored a brace of tries against a scoreless Scotland in New Zealand's final pool game.[21][22] She also featured in the knockout stage of the tournament and played in the final against England. The Black Ferns were crowned champions for the sixth time.[23][24]

2023

edit

Holmes re-signed with Matatū for the 2023 Super Rugby Aupiki season.[25]

In the upset win of Matatū over Chiefs Manawa in the final of the 2023 season Holmes contributed 23 points in the form of two tries, two conversions and three penalties.[26]

In July, she scored a try for the Black Ferns in their 21–52 victory over Canada at the Pacific Four Series in Ottawa.[27][28]

2024

edit

Increased family commitments meant she was unwilling to spend long periods away from her home in Hamilton training in Christchurch if she re-signed with Matatū for the [2024 Super Rugby Aupiki season]] .[12] She approached Chiefs Manawa coach Crystal Kaua about the possibly of a contract and was able to secure one, her signing being announced on 28 November 2023.[12][29][30]

References

edit
  1. ^ Stanley, Ashley (9 June 2020). "Holmes aims for black jersey in fourth NZ sport". Newsroom. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
  2. ^ Mockford, Sarah (4 February 2021). "Hotshot: Black Ferns full-back Renee Holmes". Rugby World. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
  3. ^ "Multi-talented Renee Holmes – the sports girl with the Midas touch". College Sport Media. 28 August 2017. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
  4. ^ "Renee Holmes' star-struck moment meeting surprise 'roomie' – a Black Ferns rugby great". Māori Television. 10 October 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
  5. ^ "Black Ferns and NZ Barbarians teams named for Nelson game". Auckland Rugby. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
  6. ^ "B lack Ferns vs NZ Barbarians". All Blacks. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
  7. ^ "Black Ferns name side for second NZ Barbarians match". NZ Sports Wire. 19 November 2020. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
  8. ^ Malcolm, Jack (30 October 2021). "Dream coming true: Renee Holmes one of nine test Black Fern debutantes". www.gisborneherald.co.nz. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
  9. ^ "Black Ferns v England: Nine debutants named for 100th test, World Cup final rematch". Newshub. 30 October 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
  10. ^ Ekin, Kim (30 October 2021). "Black Ferns name nine debutants for long-awaited 100th test". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
  11. ^ "Tears flow as Black Ferns name youthful squad for historic test". NZ Herald. 30 October 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
  12. ^ a b c Goile, Aaron. "Big-game Black Fern Renee Holmes out to repay Chiefs Manawa for Super Rugby Aupiki lifeline". The Press. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
  13. ^ "Super Rugby Aupiki women's franchises confirm squads". NZ Sports Wire. 4 November 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
  14. ^ "Matatū confirm their inaugural 2022 squad". Crusaders Rugby. 4 November 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
  15. ^ "31-strong Black Ferns squad named for home June Test series". All Blacks. 4 May 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  16. ^ Burnes, Campbell (18 June 2022). "Black Ferns clinch Pacific Four Series". All Blacks. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  17. ^ "Black Ferns named for O'Reilly Cup Test series". All Blacks. 2 August 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  18. ^ rown, Roger (15 August 2022). "2022 Laurie O'Reilly Cup Black Ferns Vs Wallaroos " When Does It Start, Live Streams And Schedule"". The Daily Rugby. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  19. ^ "Black Ferns squad locked in for Rugby World Cup". All Blacks. 13 September 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
  20. ^ "Black Ferns Rugby World Cup squad named". RNZ. 13 September 2022. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
  21. ^ Burnes, Campbell (22 October 2022). "Black Ferns top Pool A in style". allblacks.com. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  22. ^ Pearson, Joseph (22 October 2022). "Black Ferns lift physical intensity to beat Scotland, finishing Rugby World Cup pool stage on a high". Stuff. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  23. ^ Burnes, Campbell (5 November 2022). "Black Ferns into the Rugby World Cup final". allblacks.com. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
  24. ^ Julian, Adam (12 November 2022). "Black Ferns crowned Rugby World Cup champions". All Blacks. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
  25. ^ "Renee Holmes Re-signs for 2023". Matatū. 14 November 2022. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
  26. ^ Pearson, Joseph (25 March 2023). "Matatū win Super Rugby Aupiki final after Chiefs Manawa miss two late kicks". Stuff. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
  27. ^ "Black Ferns fly past Canada in front of record crowd in Ottawa". Americas Rugby News. 9 July 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  28. ^ Burnes, Campbell (9 July 2023). "Black Ferns secure WXV1 qualification with Ottawa victory". All Blacks. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  29. ^ "Chiefs Manawa squad announced for 2024". Chiefs. 28 November 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  30. ^ "Sky Super Rugby Aupiki squads locked in for 2024". Super Rugby. 28 November 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
edit
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Renee_Holmes&oldid=1258122493"