About Karina Penetito
Born 1986. Karina Penetito is a New Zealand rugby union player.
Karina Stowers (née Penetito; born 2 February 1986) is a New Zealand rugby union player. She played for internationally and provincially for Auckland.
Rugby career Stowers made her test debut for New Zealand aged 19, on 29 June 2005 against Scotland at Ottawa.
Stowers was part of the Black Ferns squad that won the 2010 Rugby World Cup. She toured England with the Black Ferns in 2012. She featured in the first test which they lost 13–16 at Esher.
In 2013, Stowers was named in the Black Ferns squad that faced England in three test matches. They clinched the series after beating the Red Roses 14–9 in the second test.
Personal life In December 2011, she married New Zealand sevens representative and former Blues winger Sherwin Stowers.
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Who is Karina Penetito?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Karina Penetito born?
Karina Penetito was born on 2 February 1986.
What is Karina Penetito's occupation?
Karina Penetito is a rugby union player.
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Karina Penetito is New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Karina Penetito. https://biography.guide/karina-penetito/
MLA: "Karina Penetito." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/karina-penetito/.
Chicago: "Karina Penetito." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/karina-penetito/.
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