Layla Sae, the energetic, abrasive and
athletic loose forward, has been on
the radar of Black Ferns selectors for
ome time.
Following respective standout
seasons during Sky Super Rugby
Aupiki and Farah Palmer Cup for the
Hurricanes Poua and Manawatū Cyclones,
Sae was named in the 2023 Black Ferns
end of year tour squad.
Sae, who has type 1 diabetes, an ailment
from which she’s suffered since she was
four, debuted for the Black Ferns off the
bench in front of whānau and fans against
Australia, for the O’Reilly Cup. Sae went on
to be a consistent performer during the
Black Ferns WXV campaign.
In October 2025 she joined Harlequins women
Career
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New Zealand Women Fullback |
2023 - present |
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Harlequins Women Openside Flanker |
2025 - present |
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Hurricanes Women Fullback |
2021 - 2025 |
