Courtney Tairi

Courtney (Coco) Tairi is a former professional athlete and current sports broadcaster. Having excelled in netball on the international stage as Silver Fern for New Zealand, Courtney also represented Australia as a member of the Australian team that won at the 2009 World Netball Youth Championships. During the ANZ Championship era, Courtney played for the NSW Swifts, Southern Steel, Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic and the Northern Stars. After retiring from her athletic career, she seamlessly transitioned into the world of sports media.

As a sports broadcaster, Courtney Tairi is known for her insightful commentary, dynamic presence, and deep understanding of the sports world. Her experience as a former athlete gives her a unique perspective, allowing her to connect with both players and fans. Courtney has presented coverage across a variety of sports competitions including WTA tennis, ANZ Premiership Netball, UFC, NRL and NRLW. She has hosted The Kiwi League Show, presented on Warriors TV and is a reporter for sports entertainment and news show, Crowd Goes Wild. She also fronted Sky Sport's coverage of the Paris 2024 Olympics. At the 2020 ASB Classic she interviewed Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki. Other major international coverage includes the Netball World Cup, Rugby World Cup, Women's FIFA World Cup, Commonwealth Games, Women's Rugby World Cup and the Rugby League World Cup.

Outside of her broadcasting career, Courtney is passionate about travel, lifestyle and telling indigenous stories. Courtney graduated from full-time Te Reo Māori studies in 2024 and is excited to apply her knowledge to her mahi.

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