Amber-Paris Hall (born 7 January 1995) is a New Zealand

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footballer who plays for the Sydney Roosters Women in the

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. Primarily a , she is a

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representative.

Playing career

In 2012, Hall, a Richmond Roses player, was named in

's 2012 training squad, although no games were played that season. In 2013, she made her debut for New Zealand at the 2013 Women's Rugby League World Cup, playing two games. On 10 August 2018, Hall represented

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in a trial game against the

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team.

2019

On 11 June, she signed with the

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NRLW team. On 22 June, after a six-year absence, Hall started at for New Zealand in their 46–8 win over

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. In Round 1 of the

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, Hall made her debut for the Broncos, scoring a try in a 14–4 win over the

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. On 6 October, she started at in the Broncos' 30–6 Grand Final win over the Dragons. On 25 October, Hall started at for New Zealand in their 8–28 loss to Australia.

2020

In Round 2 of the

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, she was charged with Grade 1 dangerous contact on Dragons' Isabelle Kelly and was suspended for one game. On 25 October, she started at and scored a try in the Broncos' 20–10 Grand Final win over the

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. She was named Player of the Match, winning the Karyn Murphy Medal. On 27 November, at the Broncos' end of season awards, Hall won the Player of the Year, Players' Player and Best Forward awards.

2022

In late September, Hall was named in the ''Dream Team'' announced by the Rugby League Players Association. The team was selected by the players, who each cast one vote for each position. In October she was selected for the New Zealand squad at the delayed

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in England.

Achievements and accolades

Individual

*Karyn Murphy Medal: 2020 *

Player of the Year: 2020 *

Players' Player: 2020 *

Best Forward: 2020

Team

* 2019 NRLW Grand Final: Brisbane Broncos – Winners * 2020 NRLW Grand Final: Brisbane Broncos – Winners

References

External links

Brisbane Broncos profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hall, Amber 1995 births Living people Brisbane Broncos (NRLW) players New Zealand female rugby league players New Zealand women's national rugby league team players Rugby league props Rugby league second-rows Sydney Roosters (NRLW) players