While Māori have been involved in many sports, they are particularly prominent in both forms of rugby.
Where known, the person's iwi are listed in brackets.
A selection of Māori netball players who have represented New Zealand.
Margaret Matangi, June Mariu, Waimarama Taumaunu, Temepara Bailey and Ameliaranne Ekenasio all captained New Zealand.
[17] Taumaunu and Noeline Taurua have both been New Zealand head coaches.