Sarah Hirini has signed a contract for the Black Ferns sevens that would see her available to play for another two years until the end of 2028.<\/p>\n
Hirini’s extension makes her the most experienced current NZ women’s player, taking her through to 16 seasons of playing professionally.<\/p>\n
The news comes just four months after Hirini and her husband welcomed their first son Masaru, which led her to take some time off from rugby.<\/p>\n
The 33-year-old said that she’s excited to balance motherhood with her return to the Black Ferns.<\/p>\n
“Becoming a mum has been the most amazing life experience and I hope that other first time mums feel that it\u2019s possible to continue their careers, sporting or otherwise, and know that motherhood doesn\u2019t have to be a competing life choice,” she said.<\/p>\n
“I am very lucky to have the support of my husband Conor, our wh\u0101nau and NZ Rugby to help me to continue to live the dream that I first had as a young 13-year-old girl living in Manawat\u016b.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hirini was an instrumental player in many victories for the Black Ferns sevens, including three Olympic medals (including consecutive golds), two sevens World Cup titles and two Commonwealth Games podiums.<\/p>\n
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