Krystal Rota

Born in Auckland, Rota began playing rugby league for the Manurewa Marlins when she was 17.

[6] In Round 1 of the 2018 NRL Women's season, she made her debut for the Warriors in their 10–4 win over the Sydney Roosters.

[11] On 1 December 2021, Rota signed with the Newcastle Knights to be a part of their inaugural NRLW squad.

[13] In Round 1 of the delayed 2021 NRL Women's season, Rota made her club debut for the Knights against the Parramatta Eels.

[15] In October 2022, she was selected for the New Zealand squad at the delayed 2021 Women's Rugby League World Cup in England.