Braxton Sorensen-McGee

Braxton Sorensen-McGee

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An emerging star in women's rugby, Braxton Sorensen-McGee is a versatile athlete aiming to represent New Zealand in rugby union and league. Hailing from a prominent rugby league family, she has excelled in multiple sports, co-captaining the New Zealand Under-18 sevens side and recently debuting for the Blues in the Aupiki season, where her skills and speed have garnered attention.

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Braxton Sorensen-McGee is a finalist in rugby union.

Halberg Awards live updates: Who will claim New Zealand’s top sporting honour?
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-16
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Braxton Sorensen-McGee is mentioned among the athletes to follow in women's sports.

Women’s sport guide 2026: Key events for Kiwi fans to follow
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-13
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Braxton Sorensen-McGee added two more awards to her trophy cabinet to complete a stunning debut season.

2025 NZ Rugby Awards: Ardie Savea’s Player of the Year prize caps a dominant year
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-11
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Braxton Sorensen-McGee is expected to play sevens in 2026 after being named World Rugby’s breakthrough women’s XVs player.

New Zealand Rugby launches review after Black Ferns’ World Cup campaign; hint at future plans
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-10-04
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Braxton Sorensen-McGee was named World Rugby women’s breakthrough player of the year after a stellar season.

Black Ferns v France: Braxton Sorensen-McGee named World Rugby women’s breakthrough player of the year
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-28
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The 18-year-old announced her arrival on the test stage with a bang, scoring twice in NZ’s Pacific Four Series opener against Australia in May and hasn’t let up with 12 tries in eight tests.

Black Ferns Jorja Miller and Braxton Sorensen-McGee nominated for World Rugby Awards
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-22
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Braxton Sorensen-McGee scored her ninth try in her maiden World Cup during the match against Canada.

Canada beat NZ in major rugby upset
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-09-21
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Braxton Sorensen-McGee made 115m from 17 carries and scored a try in the tournament.

Black Ferns v Canada: Accuracy the difference in Women’s Rugby World Cup loss, says Allan Bunting
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-19
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Braxton Sorensen-McGee finished off the team try.

Black Ferns v South Africa: The ‘rark-up’ that sparked the Black Ferns into the World Cup semifinals
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-14
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Braxton Sorensen-McGee was the tournament’s top scorer and played a crucial role in New Zealand's victory by scoring two tries and a conversion.

Black Ferns v South Africa: World media reacts to World Cup knockout victory
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-14
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World Cup star Braxton Sorensen-McGee ran in for her seventh of the tournament and a 10-5 lead.

Black Ferns v South Africa: New Zealand shake off South Africa to reach Rugby World Cup semfinals
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-13
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Teenage wing Braxton Sorensen-McGee scored two tries as defending champions New Zealand survived a first-half scare.

Canada breeze past Australia to set up World Cup semi-final against New Zealand – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-09-13
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Braxton Sorensen-McGee made it six tries in two games with another hat-trick.

Ireland suffer New Zealand blow out heading to Rugby World Cup quarter-finals – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-09-07
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Braxton Sorensen-McGee moves out to the right wing for the match against Ireland.

Black Ferns v Ireland: Live updates from the Women’s Rugby World Cup clash
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-07
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Braxton Sorensen-McGee has been exceptional on the wing in the last couple of games.

Women’s Rugby World Cup: Black Ferns step campaign up for Ireland test
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-06
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Braxton Sorensen-McGee is recognized for his contributions in the tournament.

Women’s Rugby World Cup: Black Ferns make minimal but key changes for Ireland
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-05
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Sorensen-McGee has enchanted the world press with her innate self-confidence.

Black Ferns: Rugby World Cup ambition shows worrying vulnerability
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-02
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Braxton Sorensen-McGee is the youngest member of the Black Ferns squad, hoping to play a decisive role in retaining the title at the Women’s Rugby World Cup.

‘Pressure is a privilege’: Braxton Sorensen-McGee on being New Zealand’s youngest star | Women's Rugby World Cup 2025
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-23
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Braxton Sorensen-McGee starts on the wing for the Black Ferns.

Women’s Rugby World Cup: Black Ferns name new-look squad for opener against Spain
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-22
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The youngest among the Black Ferns is 18-year-old fullback Braxton Sorensen-McGee.

Black Ferns call-up: Laura Bayfield’s journey from Army to rugby elite
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-28
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Braxton Sorensen-McGee is one of the players who burst into the spotlight this year.

How Black Ferns comebacks and versatility shaped the World Cup squad – Alice Soper
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-25
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Sorensen-McGee is also selected as an outside back threat.

No room for Ruby Tui as Black Ferns name 33-strong squad for Rugby World Cup defence
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-25
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