Raecene
McGregor
Playmaker Raecene McGregor has made an enormous impact in the Kiwi Ferns jersey since debuting in 2017 - as well as at NRLW level, developing into one of the ground-breaking competition's most influential players.
Sydney-born to New Zealander parents, McGregor is a genuine sporting all-rounder, representing NSW and Australia in soccer, touch rugby and Rugby Sevens.
But after linking up with an Australia-based Kiwi Ferns training squad, the 20-year-old was invited to New Zealand for a trial and won selection for the Rugby League World Cup. McGregor was one of the breakout stars at the tournament, scoring two tries on debut against Cook Islands, and dotting down versus Papua New Guinea (playing at fullback) and against Australia in the final after unseating Georgia Hale for the No.6.
McGregor’s stunning cut-out pass to send Honey Hireme over for the Kiwi Ferns’ first try in the decider will live long in the memory.
The Cabramatta Two Blues star earned an NRLW contract with St George Illawarra for the historic 2018 competition, playing all three of the Dragons’ games. She featured in the subsequent 26-24 test loss to the Jillaroos in Auckland.
McGregor produced a try and a try-assist as well as running for 95 metres in a standout showing at halfback as New Zealand defeated Samoa midway through 2019. Snapped up by Brisbane for the second NRLW premiership, she then partnered Jillaroos gun Ali Brigginshaw in the halves as the Broncos powered to back-to-back grand final victories.
Less than a week before her 22 nd birthday, the burgeoning ball-player was named Player of the Tournament after the Kiwi Ferns’ sensational World Cup Nines triumph. She scored the opening try and kicked two goals in the epic 17-15 win over the Jillaroos in the final.
McGregor donned the No.7 again as New Zealand suffered a 28-8 Test loss to Australia in Wollongong a week later.
A standout in Māori All Stars’ loss to Indigenous All Stars during the 2020 pre-season, McGregor switched to Wests Tigers for the NSW Women’s Premiership and helped steer the Broncos to another NRLW title.
The accolades continued to roll in for McGregor as she was named Player of the Match in Māori All Stars' 2021 victory over their Indigenous counterparts, while the brilliant ball-player was a huge acquisition for Sydney Roosters ahead of the twin NRLW premierships played during 2022. McGregor was the No.7 linchpin as the Roosters snared their maiden title in April, while she claimed the Dally M Medal in the August-September competition that ultimately saw the Tricolours upset in the semi.
McGregor scored a try and had a try-assist in New Zealand's mid-2022 win over Tonga in Auckland - a Test that also saw her sister, Page, debut - and went to England at the end of the year as one of the Kiwi Ferns squad's genuine World Cup headliners.
The brilliant ball-player played in all five matches of New Zealand's campaign in England, scoring two tries against Cook Islands and dotting down again in the semi-final victory over the hosts. McGregor tempered the disappointing of the Kiwi Ferns' 54-4 loss to the Jillaroos in the final by becoming New Zealand's first female winner of the IRL Golden Boot award.
McGregor rejoined St George Illawara in 2023 and captained the club in all nine games of its campaign, kicking 14 goals and earning a top-10 finish in the NRLW Dally M Medal count.
The 25-year-old was an automatic pick for the Kiwi Ferns' Pacific Championships squad and was named co-captain. McGregor set up a try in the first-up loss to Australia, two in the win over Tonga and was typically influential in the momentous win over the Jillaroos in Melbourne. Her fifth and last goal of the series was a booming conversion from the sideline that helped the Kiwi Ferns to a 12-6 triumph.
McGregor returned to international and co-captain duties alongside Georgia Hale in 2025, after missing the 2024 campaign due to family commitments. Returning to the #7 jersey for the 2025 Championships, she had a standout performance in the opener against Fetu Samoa, with two try assists, two tackle breaks, 69 run metres, and 18 tackles.
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Raecene
McGregor
Playmaker Raecene McGregor has made an enormous impact in the Kiwi Ferns jersey since debuting in 2017 - as well as at NRLW level, developing into one of the ground-breaking competition's most influential players.
Sydney-born to New Zealander parents, McGregor is a genuine sporting all-rounder, representing NSW and Australia in soccer, touch rugby and Rugby Sevens.
But after linking up with an Australia-based Kiwi Ferns training squad, the 20-year-old was invited to New Zealand for a trial and won selection for the Rugby League World Cup. McGregor was one of the breakout stars at the tournament, scoring two tries on debut against Cook Islands, and dotting down versus Papua New Guinea (playing at fullback) and against Australia in the final after unseating Georgia Hale for the No.6.
McGregor’s stunning cut-out pass to send Honey Hireme over for the Kiwi Ferns’ first try in the decider will live long in the memory.
The Cabramatta Two Blues star earned an NRLW contract with St George Illawarra for the historic 2018 competition, playing all three of the Dragons’ games. She featured in the subsequent 26-24 test loss to the Jillaroos in Auckland.
McGregor produced a try and a try-assist as well as running for 95 metres in a standout showing at halfback as New Zealand defeated Samoa midway through 2019. Snapped up by Brisbane for the second NRLW premiership, she then partnered Jillaroos gun Ali Brigginshaw in the halves as the Broncos powered to back-to-back grand final victories.
Less than a week before her 22 nd birthday, the burgeoning ball-player was named Player of the Tournament after the Kiwi Ferns’ sensational World Cup Nines triumph. She scored the opening try and kicked two goals in the epic 17-15 win over the Jillaroos in the final.
McGregor donned the No.7 again as New Zealand suffered a 28-8 Test loss to Australia in Wollongong a week later.
A standout in Māori All Stars’ loss to Indigenous All Stars during the 2020 pre-season, McGregor switched to Wests Tigers for the NSW Women’s Premiership and helped steer the Broncos to another NRLW title.
The accolades continued to roll in for McGregor as she was named Player of the Match in Māori All Stars' 2021 victory over their Indigenous counterparts, while the brilliant ball-player was a huge acquisition for Sydney Roosters ahead of the twin NRLW premierships played during 2022. McGregor was the No.7 linchpin as the Roosters snared their maiden title in April, while she claimed the Dally M Medal in the August-September competition that ultimately saw the Tricolours upset in the semi.
McGregor scored a try and had a try-assist in New Zealand's mid-2022 win over Tonga in Auckland - a Test that also saw her sister, Page, debut - and went to England at the end of the year as one of the Kiwi Ferns squad's genuine World Cup headliners.
The brilliant ball-player played in all five matches of New Zealand's campaign in England, scoring two tries against Cook Islands and dotting down again in the semi-final victory over the hosts. McGregor tempered the disappointing of the Kiwi Ferns' 54-4 loss to the Jillaroos in the final by becoming New Zealand's first female winner of the IRL Golden Boot award.
McGregor rejoined St George Illawara in 2023 and captained the club in all nine games of its campaign, kicking 14 goals and earning a top-10 finish in the NRLW Dally M Medal count.
The 25-year-old was an automatic pick for the Kiwi Ferns' Pacific Championships squad and was named co-captain. McGregor set up a try in the first-up loss to Australia, two in the win over Tonga and was typically influential in the momentous win over the Jillaroos in Melbourne. Her fifth and last goal of the series was a booming conversion from the sideline that helped the Kiwi Ferns to a 12-6 triumph.
McGregor returned to international and co-captain duties alongside Georgia Hale in 2025, after missing the 2024 campaign due to family commitments. Returning to the #7 jersey for the 2025 Championships, she had a standout performance in the opener against Fetu Samoa, with two try assists, two tackle breaks, 69 run metres, and 18 tackles.
PROFILE
Height M
162
WEIGHT KG
70.7
DOB
Oct 23, 1997
HIGHLIGHTS
Test matches
15
Test points
46
WESTS TIGERS (2026)
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Tigers can't stop smiling as Raecene McGregor puts on a show
If anyone thought Wests Tigers Raecene McGregor was on fire in Magic Round, then they will be eagerly awaiting the star halfback lining up against her former club St George Illawarra on Sunday.
McGregor dazzled the Sharks in the 32-20 win in Wagga Wagga with two line breaks, two try assists, and a double herself along with four goals to give her a club record haul of 16 points.
"It’s so good having someone like Rae, who just runs with that ball,” Tigers fullback Caitlin Turnbull told NRL.com.
“She has people falling off her no matter which direction she takes. There’s always inside shoulders she finds or opening up plays on the outside as well.
“Having someone like her on the team is outstanding.
“Obviously I’m still learning fullback – it’s my first full year in the position – but I’m learning so much from Rae.
“I just stay off her hip and work with her – I am loving it.”
McGregor finished her 2025 season at the Dragons prematurely, when work and personal commitments caused some upheaval between her and the club.
“The year didn’t end the way I wanted it to at the Dragons,” she told NRL.com earlier this year.
But incoming Wests Tigers coach Craig Sandercock saw the value in the 2022 Dally M winner.
Skipper and fellow Dally M winner Kezie Apps has a close-up view of McGregor’s skills since they both work the Wests Tigers right edge.
“Rae showed her little magic (in Wagga Wagga) with her footwork, show-and-goes. She’s just an incredible player,” Apps said.
“Just her as a player and how hard she’s worked in the pre-season... her leadership has been amazing and directing us around the park.
“It’s definitely what we needed at the Wests Tigers – somebody like that.”
Turnbull is into her second NRLW season and played mainly on the wing last year before moving into the custodian role this year.
She felt the pain of 2025 when the Wests Tigers enjoyed just one win in 11 games. But she’s been a major part of the revival in 2026 with her kick return metres, tackle busts and her staunch defence.
After winning the opening two rounds, the Wests Tigers had back-to-back 40-point losses to the Broncos and Roosters before returning to the winners’ circle against the Sharks.
“It’s really pleasing. We had those two losses which were hefty but it’s so good to comeback and get a win against a good side like Cronulla,” Turnbull said.
“We’re on the rise here. We only won one match last year – we’re now up to three – but our principles mean the girls get around each other and everyone is working hard.
“It’s only up from here.”
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Biography
Last updated:
July 14, 2026
Playmaker Raecene McGregor has made an enormous impact in the Kiwi Ferns jersey since debuting in 2017 - as well as at NRLW level, developing into one of the ground-breaking competition's most influential players.
Sydney-born to New Zealander parents, McGregor is a genuine sporting all-rounder, representing NSW and Australia in soccer, touch rugby and Rugby Sevens.
But after linking up with an Australia-based Kiwi Ferns training squad, the 20-year-old was invited to New Zealand for a trial and won selection for the Rugby League World Cup. McGregor was one of the breakout stars at the tournament, scoring two tries on debut against Cook Islands, and dotting down versus Papua New Guinea (playing at fullback) and against Australia in the final after unseating Georgia Hale for the No.6.
McGregor’s stunning cut-out pass to send Honey Hireme over for the Kiwi Ferns’ first try in the decider will live long in the memory.
The Cabramatta Two Blues star earned an NRLW contract with St George Illawarra for the historic 2018 competition, playing all three of the Dragons’ games. She featured in the subsequent 26-24 test loss to the Jillaroos in Auckland.
McGregor produced a try and a try-assist as well as running for 95 metres in a standout showing at halfback as New Zealand defeated Samoa midway through 2019. Snapped up by Brisbane for the second NRLW premiership, she then partnered Jillaroos gun Ali Brigginshaw in the halves as the Broncos powered to back-to-back grand final victories.
Less than a week before her 22 nd birthday, the burgeoning ball-player was named Player of the Tournament after the Kiwi Ferns’ sensational World Cup Nines triumph. She scored the opening try and kicked two goals in the epic 17-15 win over the Jillaroos in the final.
McGregor donned the No.7 again as New Zealand suffered a 28-8 Test loss to Australia in Wollongong a week later.
A standout in Māori All Stars’ loss to Indigenous All Stars during the 2020 pre-season, McGregor switched to Wests Tigers for the NSW Women’s Premiership and helped steer the Broncos to another NRLW title.
The accolades continued to roll in for McGregor as she was named Player of the Match in Māori All Stars' 2021 victory over their Indigenous counterparts, while the brilliant ball-player was a huge acquisition for Sydney Roosters ahead of the twin NRLW premierships played during 2022. McGregor was the No.7 linchpin as the Roosters snared their maiden title in April, while she claimed the Dally M Medal in the August-September competition that ultimately saw the Tricolours upset in the semi.
McGregor scored a try and had a try-assist in New Zealand's mid-2022 win over Tonga in Auckland - a Test that also saw her sister, Page, debut - and went to England at the end of the year as one of the Kiwi Ferns squad's genuine World Cup headliners.
The brilliant ball-player played in all five matches of New Zealand's campaign in England, scoring two tries against Cook Islands and dotting down again in the semi-final victory over the hosts. McGregor tempered the disappointing of the Kiwi Ferns' 54-4 loss to the Jillaroos in the final by becoming New Zealand's first female winner of the IRL Golden Boot award.
McGregor rejoined St George Illawara in 2023 and captained the club in all nine games of its campaign, kicking 14 goals and earning a top-10 finish in the NRLW Dally M Medal count.
The 25-year-old was an automatic pick for the Kiwi Ferns' Pacific Championships squad and was named co-captain. McGregor set up a try in the first-up loss to Australia, two in the win over Tonga and was typically influential in the momentous win over the Jillaroos in Melbourne. Her fifth and last goal of the series was a booming conversion from the sideline that helped the Kiwi Ferns to a 12-6 triumph.
McGregor returned to international and co-captain duties alongside Georgia Hale in 2025, after missing the 2024 campaign due to family commitments. Returning to the #7 jersey for the 2025 Championships, she had a standout performance in the opener against Fetu Samoa, with two try assists, two tackle breaks, 69 run metres, and 18 tackles.
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