Maddie Fe’aunati

Maddie Feaunati (born 18 May 2002) is an English rugby union player. She plays internationally for England and for Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership Women's Rugby.

Early life Feaunati was born in Leeds, England before moving to New Zealand as a nine year old, she later attended St Mary's College in Wellington. She played netball, and rugby alongside her three sisters.

She competed for New Zealand Touch Blacks Mixed U18s in the 2020 Youth Trans Tasman against Australia.

She has a degree in digital marketing.

Rugby career Feaunati played provincially for Otago Spirit and Wellington Pride in the Farah Palmer Cup.

She made her Chiefs debut against Leicester Tigers in the Allianz Cup and made her first league start against Ealing Trailfinders in January 2024. She and younger sister, Zara, signed a new contract with Chiefs for next season.

Feaunati made her test debut for England against Italy in the 2024 Six Nations on 24 March. She was also qualified to play for Samoa and New Zealand. She was brought in as a replacement for the injured, Sadia Kabeya. On 17 March 2025, she was named in England's squad for the Women's Six Nations Championship. She was later named in the side for the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.

Honours England Women's Rugby World Cup Champion (1): 2025