Risi Pouri-Lane made her international
sevens debut in 2019 and has become one
of the leading players in the Black Ferns
Sevens.
She has the unique distinction of being the
only New Zealander to win a gold medal
at both the Youth Olympics (Buenos Aires
2018) and the Olympics (Tokyo and Paris).
She was 17 when she first debuted for
Tasman, playing four matches at first five in
their inaugural Farah Palmer Cup season,
and followed up with six caps for Bay of
Plenty in 2020 at halfback.
Career
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New Zealand Women 7's Outside Centre |
2021 - present |
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New Zealand Women Inside Centre |
2025 - present |

