WOMENZSPORTS is hyped to share our kōrero with Jacqui Elmsly: an Aotearoa Flag Fern, player for Hamilton Hawks American Football Club, and black belt in karate. Sports journalist and rugby player Alice Soper sits down with Jacqui Elmsly to discuss everything from finding her way into an American sport in Aotearoa New Zealand, to the future of flag football leading up to its first inclusion in the 2028 Summer Olympics. Jacqui also shares how her journey in karate led her to where she is today, and tells us why she makes a great defensive player!

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