Warriors' Brake to miss rest of NRLW season

Michaela Brake on the burst in the NRLW has had her season cut short by pregnancy PHOTO : NRLW

The New Zealand Warriors have confirmed wing Michaela Brake won’t be available for the rest of the NRLW season after announcing she is pregnant with her first child.

The 29-year-old played the first four rounds of the season but hasn’t played since due to

personal reasons.

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The former Sevens star told her teammates and staff about her pregnancy news on Wednesday night.

“We’re really thrilled for Michaela and Michael. It’s an exciting time for them and for their

families,” said Warriors CEO Cameron George.

“Michaela has been terrific around the club since joining us but now she can focus on this

next stage of her life. She has our very best wishes for what lies ahead.”

Brake was playing her first-ever game of rugby league when she made her NRLW debut for

the Warriors against the Roosters on July 6.

In her four appearances she scored tries against the Eels and the Knights, averaged 133

metres a game with a total of 29 tackle breaks.