Exia Edwards
New Zealand rugby union and rugby league footballer, and netball player
About Exia Edwards
Born 1975. Exia Edwards is a New Zealand rugby union player.
Exia Edwards (née Shelford, born 12 November 1975) is a former New Zealand rugby union player, representing and Bay of Plenty. She made her international debut at the 1998 Rugby World Cup in the Netherlands. She was also part of two other successful Rugby World Cup's in 2002 and 2006.
In 1999, Shelford scored a try when the Black Ferns beat the United States 65–5 at Palmerston North. At the 2005 Canada Cup she scored a try in the 30–9 victory over Scotland at Ottawa.
Shelford also played rugby league for the New Zealand Māori women's team and netball for Bay of Plenty.
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Who is Exia Edwards?
New Zealand rugby union and rugby league footballer, and netball player
When was Exia Edwards born?
Exia Edwards was born on 12 November 1975 in Ōpōtiki.
What is Exia Edwards's occupation?
Exia Edwards is a rugby union player.
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Exia Edwards is New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Exia Edwards. https://biography.guide/exia-edwards/
MLA: "Exia Edwards." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/exia-edwards/.
Chicago: "Exia Edwards." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/exia-edwards/.
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