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Women's RWC-winning coach Wayne Smith knighted by NZ

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Jun 5, 2023

New Zealand's women celebrate their 2022 Rugby world Cup triumph. — New Zealand's women's Rugby World Cup win has been marked by a knighthood for coach Wayne Smith. -AAP Image

Women's World Cup-winning coach Wayne Smith has received a knighthood for services to rugby in New Zealand's annual King's Birthday honours.

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The 66-year-old Smith played 17 times for the All Blacks, was head coach and an assistant coach of the men's team, and was recently appointed as a coaching supervisor for both of New Zealand's senior national teams.

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