Kaipo Olsen-Baker
Kaipo Olsen-Baker is a dynamic No 8 and last year's Black Ferns Player of the Year, celebrated for her exceptional ball-handling skills and leadership on the field.
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Kaipo Olsen-Baker was instrumental in New Zealand's performance during the match.
England wins Women’s Rugby World Cup for the first time in 11 years, outclassing Canada
United States· 2025-09-28
Kaipo Olsen-Baker is part of the Black Ferns starting lineup.
Black Ferns v France: New Zealand side eye strong Women’s Rugby World Cup finish
New Zealand· 2025-09-27
Kaipo Olsen-Baker is one of the players in the Black Ferns squad.
Black Ferns v Canada: Why first quarter could be telling in Women’s Rugby World Cup semifinalNew Zealand· 2025-09-19
Kaipo Olsen-Baker had a game-high 150m from 34 carries in the match against Canada.
Black Ferns v Canada: Accuracy the difference in Women’s Rugby World Cup loss, says Allan BuntingNew Zealand· 2025-09-19
Player-of-the-match Kaipo Olsen-Baker then scored on the back of another breakaway.
Black Ferns v South Africa: The ‘rark-up’ that sparked the Black Ferns into the World Cup semifinalsNew Zealand· 2025-09-14
Olsen-Baker, returning from what was feared to be a broken ankle in the opening match, added her second in the 53rd minute.
Black Ferns v South Africa: New Zealand shake off South Africa to reach Rugby World Cup semfinalsNew Zealand· 2025-09-13
Fullback Renee Holmes and number eight Kaipo Olsen-Baker also scored two tries each.
Canada breeze past Australia to set up World Cup semi-final against New Zealand – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-13
Kaipo Olsen-Baker starts at No 8.
Black Ferns v South Africa: Injured duo return for Allan Bunting’s side in World Cup quarter-finalNew Zealand· 2025-09-11
Black Ferns Player of the Year in 2024, Kaipo Olsen-Baker, attended Manukura.
Black Ferns: Rugby World Cup ambition shows worrying vulnerabilityNew Zealand· 2025-09-02
Kaipo Olsen-Baker is under an injury cloud.
Women’s Rugby World Cup: Black Ferns stay on plan for Japan test as balancing act continuesNew Zealand· 2025-08-30
Kaipo Olsen-Baker was taken off on a stretcher after injuring her left leg during the match.
New Zealand start their Women’s Rugby World Cup defense by downing Spain
Taiwan· 2025-08-26
Kaipo Olsen-Baker was injured during the match and taken off the pitch.
Women’s Rugby World Cup: Black Ferns beat Spain but injury concerns dampen resultNew Zealand· 2025-08-24
Kaipo Olsen-Baker is set to return from injury for the match against Spain.
Women’s Rugby World Cup: Black Ferns look for intention over perfection against Spain in openerNew Zealand· 2025-08-23
Kaipo Olsen-Baker is a fierce loosie who overcame a broken leg to fight her way back into form for the World Cup.
How Black Ferns comebacks and versatility shaped the World Cup squad – Alice SoperNew Zealand· 2025-07-25Kaipo Olsen-Baker had a strong outing in the match.
Black Ferns v USA: Portia Woodman-Wickliffe scores seven tries as Black Ferns claim Pacific Four titleNew Zealand· 2025-05-24
Kaipo Olsen-Baker starts at No 8.
Black Ferns vs USA: Sevens stars named as Ferns ring changes for final Pacific Four testNew Zealand· 2025-05-22
Kaipo Olsen-Baker completes the strong forward pack at No 8.
Black Ferns v Australia: Live updates from the Pacific Four Series clash in NewcastleNew Zealand· 2025-05-10Kaipo Olsen-Baker completes the strong forward pack at No 8.
Black Ferns v Wallaroos: Braxton Sorensen-McGee to make test debut after impressive Super Rugby Aupiki campaignNew Zealand· 2025-05-08