Episode 2: Dr Farah Palmer - she has lifted the Rugby World Cup 3 times while Captain of the Black Ferns and in 2016, breaking a 124 year drought, became the first female on the New Zealand Rugby Board.

Previous Episode: Episode 1: Ardie Savea - Shares his pathway from school yard to All Black Captain and co-owner of @asavclothing

Next Episode: Episode 3: Jordan Hyland - From The Blues to The Highlanders to the Māori All Blacks and the Northland Taniwha. He shares his story of being a replacement player and starting up his business, Apex Recruitment.

Listen in as I chat to Dr Farah Palmer about her journey from Piopio College to Otago University to Associate Dean, Māori, at Massey University's Business School.

We chat about her passions - Māori rugby, women in rugby and community rugby.

We hear how she navigates the boardroom as Deputy Chair of the New Zealand Rugby Board and as Chair of the Māori Rugby Board.

And we hear her recollection of her part in New Zealand's successful bid to host the Rugby World Cup 2022.

Episode 2: Dr Farah Palmer - she has lifted the Rugby World Cup 3 times while Captain of the Black Ferns and in 2016, breaking a 124 year drought, became the first female on the New Zealand Rugby Board.

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