Michaela Brake announces post-baby comeback to Black Ferns Sevens

Black Ferns Sevens ace Michaela Brake has signed a new deal with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to the end of 2027. The 30-year-old has begun her return to rugby after giving birth in March.

Michaela Brake announces post-baby comeback to Black Ferns Sevens. Black Ferns Sevens ace Michaela Brake has signed a new deal with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to the end of 2027. The 30-year-old has begun her return to rugby after giving birth in March. The commitment to competing for a Black Ferns Sevens jersey again was made late last year, with NZR supporting Brake through her pregnancy. Last seen in a black jersey in Los Angeles last year as New Zealand were crowned series champions, Brake says the past 12 months have been a journey for both her and her team. “The last nine months have been humbling; pregnancy has been a journey, and it’s made me appreciate women’s bodies a lot more than I did before. The arrival of my son Harvey has been such a joy, and I’m now in a place mentally where I want to come back,” she said. “I love th...