Maia Joseph
Maia Joseph is a talented halfback for the Black Ferns, praised for her quick decision-making and ability to control the pace of the game.
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Maia Joseph is on the bench for the match against France.
Black Ferns v France: New Zealand side eye strong Women’s Rugby World Cup finish
New Zealand· 2025-09-27
Maia Joseph set up a great kick into space.
Black Ferns v South Africa: The ‘rark-up’ that sparked the Black Ferns into the World Cup semifinalsNew Zealand· 2025-09-14
A Maia Joseph charge down saw the ball fly straight into the hands of Theresa Setefano who beat two tackles from five metres out to score.
Black Ferns v South Africa: New Zealand shake off South Africa to reach Rugby World Cup semfinalsNew Zealand· 2025-09-13
Maia Joseph gets the start at halfback.
Black Ferns v South Africa: Injured duo return for Allan Bunting’s side in World Cup quarter-finalNew Zealand· 2025-09-11
Maia Joseph has been named as the replacement halfback after being a late scratch because of a hamstring injury last week.
Black Ferns v Japan: Live updates from Women’s Rugby World Cup pool clashNew Zealand· 2025-08-31
Maia has long had a love for the game, and a personal coach and mentor ready and willing to offer an opinion.
Triple Threat: Black Ferns Katelyn Vahaakolo, Jorja Miller, Maia Joseph shine in new Sky docuseriesNew Zealand· 2025-08-29
Maia Joseph was ruled out of the Spain test for the Black Ferns.
Women’s Rugby World Cup: Black Ferns halfback Maia Joseph ruled out of Spain testNew Zealand· 2025-08-23
Maia Joseph is returning from a hamstring injury and is part of the Black Ferns squad for the World Cup.
Women’s Rugby World Cup: Black Ferns look for intention over perfection against Spain in openerNew Zealand· 2025-08-23
Maia Joseph earns the start as halfback for the match.
Women’s Rugby World Cup: Black Ferns name new-look squad for opener against SpainNew Zealand· 2025-08-22
Maia Joseph has recently secured key positions in the Black Ferns squad.
How Black Ferns comebacks and versatility shaped the World Cup squad – Alice SoperNew Zealand· 2025-07-25Maia Joseph is unavailable for the match due to a hamstring injury.
Black Ferns v Wallaroos live updates: World Champions host Australia for Laurie O’Reilly CupNew Zealand· 2025-07-12
Halfback Maia Joseph starts together with co-captain Ruahei Demant.
Black Ferns v Australia: Live updates from the Pacific Four Series clash in NewcastleNew Zealand· 2025-05-10Maia Joseph starts as halfback for the Black Ferns.
Black Ferns v Wallaroos: Braxton Sorensen-McGee to make test debut after impressive Super Rugby Aupiki campaignNew Zealand· 2025-05-08