Canterbury squad announced for the 2024 Farah Palmer Cup presented by Bunnings Warehouse

This year features over 10 potential debutants from across the region, bringing fresh talent and energy to the Canterbury FPC team. Alongside these exciting new players, we're thrilled to welcome back many names to the squad, including Terauoriwa Gapper, Stacey Niao, Laura Bayfield, and Emma Dermody, who will provide a wealth of knowledge and experience.

Mona Paraki, Head Coach, says he is “eager to see what the players create together on the field. I’m really excited about the mix we have this year”.

Canterbury certainly grows great rugby players, with 10 of our wāhine currently in camp with the Black Ferns squad.

Canterbury’s FPC season kicks off August 10th V Counties Manukau. Round 2 on August 18th will see their first home game versus Waikato, at Rugby Park, 2:05pm.

Canterbury FPC Squad

Charlotte Allen
Neve Anglesey*
Laura Bayfield
Keelah Bodle*
Jaidyn Busch*
Harriet Cochrane*
Emma Dermody
Terauoriwa Gapper
Sally – James Houlahan
Manon Johnes*
Fia Laikong*
Kyla Lynch-Brown*
Martha Mataele
Amy Milnes
Moomooga Ashley Palu
Stacey Niao
Winnie Palamo
Abigail Paton*
Philomena Petaia*
Nicole Purdom
Maddison Robinson
Caitlin Sears*
Keighley Simpson
Tayla Simpson
Adi Vani Tabualevu Taleqa*
Kilisitina Vea*
Emma Whinney*
Riko Yoshida*
Leanna Ryan*

*Denotes Squad Debutant 
 
Injured Players
Manea Waaka
Kelsyn McCook
Hayley Hutana

Black Ferns
Atlanta Lolohea
Pip Love
Georgia Ponsonby
Amy Rule
Alana Bremner
Chelsea Bremner
Lucy Jenkins
Hannah King
Amy Du Plessis
Grace Steinmetz