New Zealand Lacrosse is proud to announce the selection of the Senior Women’s National Team as they begin preparations for the upcoming Women’s World Championship in Poland, 2026.
The squad brings together a talented group of athletes from across Aotearoa and overseas, all committed to representing New Zealand on the world stage. Over the coming months, the team will focus on building combinations, strengthening connections and preparing for the intensity of international competition.
This marks an exciting step forward for the programme, with players and staff eager to showcase the growth of women’s lacrosse in New Zealand and compete proudly against the world’s best. New Zealand Lacrosse congratulates all selected athletes and wishes the team the very best as their World Cup campaign begins.
New Zealand Senior Women’s Tem list – competing in 2026 World Lacrosse Division II Senior Women’s Championship:
| Amelia Rettkowicz | Annelies Banks | Bridget Hill | Brooke Bolstad |
| Elizabeth Hardiman | Gemma McCall | Georgia Clarkin-Rush | Holly Harris |
| Isabella Pallet | Katie Hollands | Lydia Hayden | Maya Rutherford |
| Meg Hazlett | Megan Mitchell | Nancy Yuan | Piper Russell |
| Sarah Butler | Sophia Webb | Zoe Taylor | |
| Alternate: Cameron Mitchelson | |||
Head Coaches: Nigel Tan & Shannon McHale
Assistant Coaches: Nikki Fordyce, Briar Bertram & Richard Banks
Managers: Maree Clarkin & Mandy Leeson
Upcoming Events:
The inaugural 2026 World Lacrosse Women’s Championship Division II will take place from 10th – 18th July 2026 in Wroclaw, Poland.
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