ELOISE BLACKWELL

Position
Lock

Blues debut
2021 v Chiefs

Blues caps
12

Born
28/12/1990

Province
Auckland

‘Ella’ has been a mainstay of the Auckland Storm team since 2009. The talented lock has clocked up over 75 games for the Blue & White Hoops since her debut which is no small feat in FPC.  

When Ella isn’t playing rugby, you will find her on the sidelines coaching the next generation of Black Ferns through her passion of coaching school rugby at Epsom Girls’ Grammar.  

Ella’s leadership and mentorship is a valued part of our nib Blues team, bringing her experience of leading the Auckland Storm and the Black Ferns captaincy in 2020.  

Ella grew up on Great Barrier Island and has managed to play 46 games for the Black Ferns, putting her in the top five of the all-time appearance list.  

2023 saw Blackwell’s captaincy credentials come to the fore once again, leading the Auckland Storm to their 16th title and breaking an eight year drought in the FPC.  

Her leadership and rugby knowledge will be invaluable in the nib Blues 2024 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki campaign.