Melissa Jane Ruscoe MNZM (born 15 December 1976) is a New Zealand sportswoman who has served as captain of her country's national team in two different football codes: association football and rugby union.

Ruscoe captained the Black Ferns to victory in the 2010 Women's Rugby World Cup.

[1][4] In the 2011 New Year Honours, Ruscoe was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to women's rugby.

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