WATCH: Michaela Brake on her switch from Black Ferns Sevens to NRLW
Sport Nation • June 4th, 2025 11:34 am

When making the jump from rugby sevens to rugby league, there has been a few adjustments to be made on and off the field for Michaela Brake (nee Blyde).
The NZ Warriors star signing joined Sport Nation Mornings hosts Riccardo Ball and Alex Chapman for a special half-hour interview ahead of the 2025 NRLW season.
From grasping new rules, to thinking about 'playing the ball' and why she chose the Wahine Wahs, Brake tells her story of the big code switch.
The NZ Warriors star signing joined Sport Nation Mornings hosts Riccardo Ball and Alex Chapman for a special half-hour interview ahead of the 2025 NRLW season.
From grasping new rules, to thinking about 'playing the ball' and why she chose the Wahine Wahs, Brake tells her story of the big code switch.
The NRLW season kicks off July 3 with the Cronulla Sharks hosting the Parramatta Eels - the Warriors round out the opening week in Sydney against the Roosters on July 6.
The club will be splitting their home games between Auckland's Go Media Stadium (July 13 & 26) and Hamilton's FMG Stadium (August 16 & 24, September 7).
Watch the full interview via the Sport Nation YouTube below: