Player Lydia Turua-Quedley

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Lydia Turua-Quedley

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Lydia Turua-Quedley on her signing​

“I'm very honoured to be a part of the Warriors’ return to the NRLW. I have been working hard the last few years with the NRLW as a goal in mind so to be a part of this for me is huge and just such a privilege. It shows that hard work does pay off but also that there is a pathway in footy for the women here in New Zealand. I had a lot of different emotions receiving this contract. There were a lot of tears behind closed doors but overall I was just so excited.
“Ron had been speaking to me for a few weeks prior, which started during my Akarana season. He was just getting to know me and what I’m about. I was quite nervous on our first call. He pointed out that it’s okay to relax but, like I said, I worked hard the last few years so to have those conversations for something I dreamed about was unreal for me. “Ron is a professional and he’s so knowledgeable. It’s been great getting to know him and his beautiful family; all in all I would say his expectations of me are to just have a crack and to back myself.
“I’ve also had the best support system on my footy journey. I’m a Mum to my son Noah, who turns three next year, as well as having a partner who also plays footy – Paul Roache. So we both have had a few hectic years playing rugby league as well as navigating parenthood.
“Our families have been absolutely amazing with supporting Paul and me, especially helping us out with Noah. I truly believe because of both our families’ love and support, and my little team, Paul and Noah, it is a huge reason why I am where I am today. They are everything to me!
“I am so excited for this next journey and to be in this environment with other amazing athletes. Bring on 2025!”

Profile | Lydia Turua-Quedley​

Born: March 13, 1999
Birthplace: Auckland
Clubs: Rugby union | Ponsonby. Rugby league | Werribee Bears (Vic), Altona Roosters (Vic)
Position: Halfback
Height: 163cm
Weight: 65kg
NRLW debut: Yet to make debut
Representative honours: Rugby league Cook Islands Moana 2023-2024, Akarana Falcons. Rugby union | Auckland Storm 2020

 

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Six players added to NRLW squad​

Richard Becht
Fri 20 Dec 2024, 01:56 pm

Former NRLW players Emily Curtain and Felila Kia are among six more players confirmed today in the One New Zealand Warriors’ 2025 squad.

Sydney-born halfback Curtain has made nine appearances for the Parramatta Eels and the Wests Tigers while Brisbane-raised second rower Felila Kia had three games for the Newcastle Knights in 2023..

Joining them in the squad are three Cook Islands Moana internationals Lavinia Kitai, Lydia Turua-Quedley and Kaiyah Atai along with Wellington-raised forward Maarire Puketapu, who has played in the Queensland women’s premiership.

With 11 signings confirmed this week, there are now 22 spots filled in the Warriors’ roster while head coach Ronald Griffiths has also confirmed 18-year-old halfback Danii Gray as the first player signed on a development contract.

After Michaela Blyde’s signing on Tuesday and four more players locked in yesterday, he’s excited about the qualities today’s six signed players will bring to the squad.

Cook Islands Turua-Quedley (25) and Atai (23) both play for the Richmond Roses in the Auckland competition while Turua-Quedley has also been a rugby union representative for the Auckland Storm in the Farah Palmer Cup.

“After watching Lydia play this season and having several discussions with her it was evident every fibre of her being was targeted at securing an NRLW contract,” said Griffiths. “What makes Lydia’s achievement more significant is the fact that she returned after giving birth to her son Noah to achieve this. She will be a fantastic addition to the squad with a great attitude and penchant for hard work.

Lydia Turua-Quedley on her signing​

“I'm very honoured to be a part of the Warriors’ return to the NRLW. I have been working hard the last few years with the NRLW as a goal in mind so to be a part of this for me is huge and just such a privilege. It shows that hard work does pay off but also that there is a pathway in footy for the women here in New Zealand. I had a lot of different emotions receiving this contract. There were a lot of tears behind closed doors but overall I was just so excited.
“Ron had been speaking to me for a few weeks prior, which started during my Akarana season. He was just getting to know me and what I’m about. I was quite nervous on our first call. He pointed out that it’s okay to relax but, like I said, I worked hard the last few years so to have those conversations for something I dreamed about was unreal for me. “Ron is a professional and he’s so knowledgeable. It’s been great getting to know him and his beautiful family; all in all I would say his expectations of me are to just have a crack and to back myself.
“I’ve also had the best support system on my footy journey. I’m a Mum to my son Noah, who turns three next year, as well as having a partner who also plays footy – Paul Roache. So we both have had a few hectic years playing rugby league as well as navigating parenthood.
“Our families have been absolutely amazing with supporting Paul and me, especially helping us out with Noah. I truly believe because of both our families’ love and support, and my little team, Paul and Noah, it is a huge reason why I am where I am today. They are everything to me!
“I am so excited for this next journey and to be in this environment with other amazing athletes. Bring on 2025!”

Profile | Lydia Turua-Quedley​

Born: March 13, 1999
Birthplace: Auckland
Clubs: Rugby union | Ponsonby. Rugby league | Werribee Bears (Vic), Altona Roosters (Vic)
Position: Halfback
Height: 163cm
Weight: 65kg
NRLW debut: Yet to make debut
Representative honours: Rugby league Cook Islands Moana 2023-2024, Akarana Falcons. Rugby union | Auckland Storm 2020

Six players added to NRLW squad

Former NRLW players Emily Curtain and Felila Kia among players added to Warriors' squad.

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*article abridged to contain player relevant information.

 

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