# Ruahei Demant on Bristol, Whitney Hansen & the Blues’ loaded Aupiki squad

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Podcast: [Aotearoa Rugby Pod](https://stenobird.com/podcast/aotearoa-rugby-pod-404764)
Published: 2026-05-13T04:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Black Ferns and Blues co-captain Ruahei Demant has experienced the other side! A sabbatical to English club Bristol has taught her plenty about rugby in the home of the World Cup champions. She has returned home with new knowledge and a desire to use it to help the Blues defend their Aupiki title. She chats with Aotearoa Rugby Pod about... What she learnt playing for Bristol Bears Women in England’s PWR How overseas rugby challenged and improved her game The secrets she learnt about Canada's success What’s already changed under new Black Ferns coach Whitney Hansen Young stars Amarante Sititi and Braxton Sorenson-McGee The stacked Blues Women squad ahead of their Super Rugby Aupiki defence A great insight into the growth of the women’s game globally and where New Zealand rugby is heading next. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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