Christine Ross (rugby union)

Christine Ross
Birth nameChristine C. Beattie
Date of birth (1964-07-24) 24 July 1964 (age 60)
Place of birthHastings, New Zealand
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight70 kg (154 lb)
SchoolKaramu High School
Notable relative(s)Isaac Ross (son)
SpouseJock Ross
Occupation(s)
  • Police officer
  • funeral director
  • farmer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Canterbury ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1989–1996 New Zealand 13 (83)

Christine C. Ross (née Beattie; born 24 July 1964) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A fullback, she debuted for the New Zealand women's national side, the Black Ferns, in 1989 against the visiting California Grizzlies at Christchurch. She represented New Zealand at RugbyFest 1990 and at the inaugural 1991 Women's Rugby World Cup.[1][2]

  1. ^ Pearson, Joseph (29 October 2021). "The trailblazing Black Ferns who were asked to pay to play at the first Rugby World Cup". Stuff. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Christine Ross". New Zealand Rugby. Retrieved 27 January 2022.