Published On: 26 February, 2021Categories: General

We are honoured to be taking in Georgia Hale as one of the club’s most prominent new name signing for 2021.

A classy performer in the halves with the versatility and work-rate to play hooker or lock, Georgia Hale has become one of Women’s Rugby League’s most recognisable – and through her community work, hardest-working – figures over the past five years. The signing of Georgia brings so much more than just her skills on the field.

Born in Auckland, NZ, ‘G’ grew up as an elite performer in a wide range of sports throughout her teens, rugby league, touch, tag, rugby union and netball among them.

She broke into the international scene at just 19 years of age; selected in the Kiwi Ferns squad in the historic Kiwi Ferns-Jillaroos series at the 2015 NRL Auckland Nines.

Her career appearances have stacked up since:
9 NRLW Appearances – Warriors
11 International Tests – New Zealand Kiwi Ferns
2015-17 NRL Auckland Nines – New Zealand Kiwi Ferns

2017 Kiwi Ferns’ Rugby League World Cup
2019 Kiwi Ferns’ World Cup Nines

Named a Kiwibank Local Hero Medal recipient and the New Zealand representative player of the year at the RLPA Players’ Champion awards, Hale’s contribution to rugby league and community initiatives for children and people with disabilities was further recognised when she was honoured as the 2019 Young New Zealander of the Year.

The inspirational Hale – one of just five New Zealand-based players to head to Australia for the 2020 NRLW premiership – was appointed the Warriors’ captain, starring in the No.13 jersey in all three of the club’s games and averaging 39 tackles and 68 metres. She was awarded the Veronica White Medal on NRL Grand Final day for her exceptional off-field work.