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Kelly Brazier
Winning rugby world titles in both sevens and the fifteen-a-side game.
Second XVs world title · Commonwealth gold
- Born
- 28 October 1989
- Birthplace
- Dunedin, New Zealand
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Kelly Brazier
Kelly Brazier is a New Zealand rugby player turned coach. A versatile back, she won major honours with both the Black Ferns and their sevens team before retiring from international rugby in 2026.
Early life
Dunedin childhood
Began playing rugby at five after accompanying her older brother.
Two formats
Played touch rugby in summer and rugby union in winter.
Career
- 2009
International debut
Made her Black Ferns debut against England.
- 2010
World Cup
Helped New Zealand win the fifteen-a-side world title.
- 2025
Fourth World Cup
Returned from injury to represent the Black Ferns in England.
- 2026
Coaching transition
Retired from international playing and joined Chiefs Manawa’s coaching staff.
Achievements
Second XVs world title
Won another Rugby World Cup with the Black Ferns.
Commonwealth gold
Scored the extra-time winning try against Australia in the sevens final.
Olympic gold
Was part of New Zealand’s winning sevens team in Tokyo.
Beyond sport
Coaching in Japan
Took a 2023 sabbatical to work with the Brave Louve club.
Family
She and her wife Tahlia have two sons.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Further source: allblacks.com ↗Photo: Government of NZ. CC BY 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
