Māpuna Portia Woodman Wickliffe reflects on a career like no other ¦ Rugby star Portia Woodman-Wickliffe 'just run like hell'
In rugby sevens Portia Woodman Wickliffe won two Olympic gold medals, two World Cup sevens gold medals and scored more than 250 tries. In 2015 she was World Rugby's Sevens Player of the Year and if that's not enough Commonwealth gold also sits in her trophy cabinet. In the 15-a-side game she's won two World Cups and in 2017 was named World Women's player of the year. We trace the journey of the Ngapuhi girl from Kaikohe who conquered every summit in rugby and is about to continue her career in Japan. Portia Woodman-Wickliffe conquered every summit in rugby union with Olympic gold medals and World Cups in her trophy cabinet. She traces her life from Kaikohe to globetrotting rugby star. Her parents' advice was 'just run like hell.' It worked as she scored more than 250 tries for New Zealand. [Radio New Zealand, Season 1, Episode 17, Saturday 28 September 2024, 12:10 / 13:10]
Every Saturday after the Midday news, Julian Wilcox talks to Māori throughout Aotearoa, from sports legends, to business leaders, to artists and community advocates. Māpuna acknowledges those who are beloved and respected within their communities. 'He māpuna e arohatia ana, e kaingāukautia ana.' Producer - Tama Muru. Hosted by Julian Wilcox. Credits — Julian Wilcox, Host; Tama Muru, Producer.
Primary Title
- Māpuna
Episode Title
- Portia Woodman Wickliffe reflects on a career like no other ¦ Rugby star Portia Woodman-Wickliffe 'just run like hell'
Date Broadcast
- Saturday 28 September 2024
Start Time
- 11 : 53
Finish Time
- 13 : 00
Duration
- 67:00
Channel
- Radio New Zealand National
Broadcaster
- Radio New Zealand
Programme Description
- Every Saturday after the Midday news, Julian Wilcox talks to Māori throughout Aotearoa, from sports legends, to business leaders, to artists and community advocates. Māpuna acknowledges those who are beloved and respected within their communities. 'He māpuna e arohatia ana, e kaingāukautia ana.' Producer - Tama Muru. Hosted by Julian Wilcox. Credits — Julian Wilcox, Host; Tama Muru, Producer.
Episode Description
- In rugby sevens Portia Woodman Wickliffe won two Olympic gold medals, two World Cup sevens gold medals and scored more than 250 tries. In 2015 she was World Rugby's Sevens Player of the Year and if that's not enough Commonwealth gold also sits in her trophy cabinet. In the 15-a-side game she's won two World Cups and in 2017 was named World Women's player of the year. We trace the journey of the Ngapuhi girl from Kaikohe who conquered every summit in rugby and is about to continue her career in Japan. Portia Woodman-Wickliffe conquered every summit in rugby union with Olympic gold medals and World Cups in her trophy cabinet. She traces her life from Kaikohe to globetrotting rugby star. Her parents' advice was 'just run like hell.' It worked as she scored more than 250 tries for New Zealand. [Radio New Zealand, Season 1, Episode 17, Saturday 28 September 2024, 12:10 / 13:10]
Classification
- Not Classified
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Radio
Languages
- English
- Maori
Captions
Live Broadcast
- Yes
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Community
- Current affairs
- Interview
- Music
- News
- Sports
Hosts
- Mihingarangi Forbes (Presenter, Saturday Morning)
- Perlina Lau (Presenter, Saturday Morning)
- Louise Pagonis (Presenter, RNZ News)
- Julian Wilcox (Presenter, Māpuna)