Episode Six : Teresa Te Tamaki - Black Fern Super Mum

Reel Tails with Sweens - Podcast By Dwayne Sweeney

Episode Six :

Teresa shares what it's like being a female working in the male dominated sport of rugby, her involvement in Ranfurly Shield victories, balancing work and study while being a Black Fern, her view on the state of womens rugby here in New Zealand and so much more.

@teetetamaki

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Show Notes:

1:45 - How we know each other and how it led to us coaching together.

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4:38 - Teresa’s memorable moments in rugby.

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9:49 - The influence of Jono Gibbes as a coach and building a game to win a final.

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14:04 - Training and playing without the fear of failure.

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16:41 - Balancing work, study and being a @blackfern.

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21:14 - Being coached by @liammessam.

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22:23 - The influence of Reuben Samuels on womens rugby in the Waikato.

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25:53 - Playing for the @blackferns vs Black Ferns Sevens.

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28:55 - Becoming the owner of Lifestyle Physio.

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31:43 - What it’s like being a female working in the male dominated sport of rugby.

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36:58 - Balancing Mum life and rugby life.

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45:29 - Teresa’s passion for coaching.

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49:47 - The Waikato womens “Dubz” culture and why it’s so special.

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56:54 - The development of coaches in women’s rugby here in New Zealand.

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1:00:39 - Not putting limits on athletes and the high skill level of female rugby players here in New Zealand.

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1:02:34 - Teresa’s view on the growth of women’s rugby here in New Zealand.

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1:15:54 - Teresa’s final thoughts.