Overseas Based Athletes

Learn more about our New Zealand players that are based overseas. Please note that this information has been provided by athletes, coaches and/or parents, and is updated periodically. If you have any additional information, please email admin@nzwaterpolo.org.nz

Women's players based overseas

Name	Home Club	Team/School	Country	League (if Applicable)	Results Website	Quote
Alisha Winstanley	North Harbour Water Polo Club	Natació Rubi	Spain	Division de Honer	Results	"I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience in Spain so far. It was one of my dreams to play abroad. Playing at a higher level with a lot of trainings has been a new experience and I have improved so much. Learning a new language has been difficult but I’m slowly getting there. It’s also been great having 3 other kiwis here in Barcelona who I can visit."
Jessica Milicich	Marist Water Polo Club	Wasserfreunde Spandau	Germany	Bundaslega	Results	"Playing overseas enables me to be a ‘full time’ professional athlete, which in turn allows me to push myself to be the best athlete I can be. I enjoy the challenge of international training and competition and believe the move to Europe has been the best thing for my water polo."
Kaitlin Howarth	North Harbour Water Polo Club	Wasserfreunde Spandau	Germany	Bundaslega	Results	"Moving overseas to further my career has given me many life and waterpolo experiences that I wouldn’t have necessarily got at home. These experiences have helped to further my waterpolo career, given me many life experiences and have given me friendships that I will cherish forever."
Emily Nicholson	North Harbour Water Polo Club	Terressa	Spain	Division de Honer + Champions League	Results	"After graduating from college I always wanted to play in Champions League. I’m very grateful to have the opportunity to play with and against the top players in Europe every week."
Gabbie Milicich	Marist Water Polo Club	Wasserfreunde Spandau	Germany	Bundaslega	Results Instagram	"I went overseas to gain international experience, compete in top European competitions like Champions league and Euro Cup, and have the opportunity to fully commit to being a full-time athlete. This experience has allowed me to grow and develop further as a player and having the chance to play with girls from all around the world has been really special."
Gabby Macdonald	Atlantis City Water Polo	Wasserfreunde Spandau	Germany	Bundaslega	Results	"I chose to play overseas to be able to fully immerse myself in waterpolo and to gain experience playing full time at an international level. This experience has helped me improve as an athlete and allowed me to make friends and play with people from all over the world."
Emerson Houghton	Marist Water Polo Club	Terressa	Spain	Division de Honer + Champions League	Results	"I'm fortunate to be part of such a welcoming team, in one of the best leagues in the world. I made the decision to go overseas to get new experiences in different leagues, develop new skills, and embrace new styles of water polo while learning from other top national team players."
Morgan McDowall	Atlantis City Water Polo	Mataro	Spain	Division de Honer + Champions League
Eve Weston	Canterbury Water Polo	Eger	Hungary	Division 1 Hungary + LEN trophy
Chelsea Oliver	Marist Water Polo Club	Long Beach	USA	NCAA Div 1 - Big West Conference	Results	"I chose to go overseas and to specifically Long Beach for a new adventure and experience. Long Beach stood out to me because of the way people spoke about the program and experiences people had there. My experience here has been nothing but a fun challenge. I have made a true family out of my team mates over the years. Long Beach has become home, and so have the girls. I wouldn’t trade this experience for anything else."
Islay Martin Hill	North Harbour Water Polo Club	Fresno	USA	NCAA Div 1	Results	.
Madi Searle	Sea Wolves Water Polo Club	LMU - Aug 2025	USA	NCAA Div 1
Tiaare Ahovelo	Sea Wolves Water Polo Club	San Diego State	USA	NCAA Div 1 - Golden Coast Conference	Results	"In the States, the competition is fierce, and the training schedule is demanding, but every moment has been rewarding. I decided to come overseas to push myself both as an athlete and as a student. The opportunity to experience a different style of play has allowed me to grow in the pool, while balancing my academic pursuits has further challenged me in new and exciting ways."
Holly Roberts	Marist Water Polo Club	UC San Diego	USA	NCAA Div 1	Results	"So far, my experience as a part of the UCSD women's water polo program has been incredibly rewarding. I am grateful for the opportunity to compete, grow as an athlete, and continue learning as much as I can."
Taylor Fisher	Marist Water Polo Club	Fullerton - Aug 2025	USA	NCAA Div 1
Issy Jackson	Atlantis City Water Polo	Uni of Michigan	USA	NCAA Div 1 - Collegiate Water Polo Association	Results	"The experiences I have had from playing at the University of Michigan have developed me as a person and a player. I have been able to pursue my goals in various avenues surrounded by people that push and support me everyday."
Bailee Swindells	Marist Water Polo Club	Uni of Michigan - Aug 2025	USA	NCAA Div 1
Caitlyn Mossman	Sea Wolves Water Polo Club	Fresno	USA	NCAA Div 1	Results	.
Georgia Daly	Atlantis City Water Polo	UC Davis	USA	NCAA Div 1	Instagram	.
Hannah Bell	Atlantis City Water Polo	San Diego State	USA	Since Sept 2024	Results	"My experience with UC Davis women’s waterpolo team has been nothing short of amazing so far. I choose to go overseas to both get an undergraduate degree and develop my waterpolo through the training and playing opportunities."
Sophie Shorter Robinson	Marist Water Polo Club	Arizona	USA	NCAA Div 1/MPSF Conference		"I chose to come and play overseas to further my academic and athletic career, as well as gaining more waterpolo knowledge and experience."
Bella Knight	Sea Wolves Water Polo Club	Gold Coast - TBC	USA	NCAA Div 1
Millie Quin	Marist Water Polo Club	Arizona	USA	NCAA Div 1/MPSF Conference	Results	"I chose to play waterpolo at ASU to continue my education and athletic career gaining valuable knowledge and experience. I enjoy playing with a talented and diverse group of women where I can continue to grow and learn both in and out of the water."
Emi Styris	Sea Wolves Water Polo Club	LMU - Aug 2025, Balmain current	USA/Aus	NCAA Div 1/Australian National League	Results	"I’m keen to play at Balmain to meet new people, learn from experienced coaches, and immerse myself in an environment where I’m constantly challenged and growing as a player!"
Gabby Doyle	North Harbour Water Polo Club	Uni of Hawaii	USA	NCAA Div 1
Rachel Dean	North Harbour Water Polo Club	Marist University - Poughkeepsie New York	USA	NCAA Div 1/Australian National League
Riaan Bryant	Marist Water Polo Club	Fresno - Aug 2025 - Melbourne - Victorian Pheonix WP Club	USA/Aus	NCAA Div 1/Australian National League	Results	"I chose to come overseas and play with the Vic Phoenix team for some extra international experience playing high level water polo during the New Zealand off season. It’s been really great to be put into a fresh environment with new teamates and coaches challenging me to be the best I can be."
Bernie Doyle	North Harbour Water Polo Club	Uni of Hawaii	USA	NCAA Div 1 - Mānoa D1	Results	"I chose to play overseas to pursue a degree while continuing to play water polo at a high level. I’ve always loved island life and the sun, which naturally drew me to Hawaii and Greece. Competing internationally has been an incredible opportunity to grow as an athlete, experience different styles of play, and immerse myself in diverse cultures."
Holly Dunn	Atlantis City Water Polo	Cal Berkley	USA	NCAA Div 1	Results	"My experience with the team so far has been great, I’ve loved getting to know new people and also a new style of playing!"
Aggie Weston	Tauranga Water Polo Club	Uni of Hawaii	USA	NCAA Div 1 - Mānoa D1	Results	"Playing in Hawaii has always been a dream! The Wahine Water Polo program has strong ties with the New Zealand Women’s program with many kiwi alumni who inspired me to look into the whole USA college experience! I love living and playing here because of the beautiful island life and culture that is so similar to home!"
Darcy Spark	North Harbour Water Polo Club	San Jose State	USA	NCAA Div 1
Sammi Bentley	North Harbour Water Polo Club	Marist University - Poughkeepsie New York	USA	NCAA Div 1	Results	"I chose to come to the states for Waterpolo because it has given me an opportunity to continue playing at a high level and study for my degree at the same time. My team has just started our season playing our first games this past weekend and I’m really excited for what’s to come!"
Lucia Doak	North Harbour Water Polo Club	UC San Diego	USA	NCAA Div 1
Jenna Veal	Atlantis City Water Polo	Sydney Uni Lions - Australian Waterpolo League	Australia	Australian National League	Results	"I chose to go overseas because I wanted to continue playing waterpolo at a high level whilst attending a highly ranked university. I have really enjoyed my first year at Sydney Uni club am excited to continue playing."
Bianca Pennington	Sea Wolves Water Polo Club	Sydney - TBC	Australia	Australian National League
Katie McKenty	North Harbour Water Polo Club	Sydney Uni Lions - Australian Waterpolo League	Australia	Australian National League	Results	After playing in the US (Hartwick College, NY 2014-2018), and Europe (Playing for AEK Athens, Greece 2022-2023), I chose to move to Australia to continue playing a high level of water polo while being closer to home. My experience so far has been great, Sydney Uni has made me feel so welcome and I'm getting to play alongside some world class players.
Una Dennehy	North Harbour Water Polo Club	Sydney Uni Lions - Australian Waterpolo League	Australia	Australian National League	Results	.
Non Pathway Athletes
Molly Langridge		Mercyhurst University	USA	NCAA Div 1
Lucy Bramwell	Marist Water Polo Club	Salem University	USA	NCAA Div 1 - Western Waterpolo Association	Results	"I chose to go overseas to fully immerse myself in water polo and the training. I wanted to play with different people from around he world and learn from new people. Another reason was being based in the states meant I could travel and see the US as well whilst playing the sport I love."

Men's players based overseas

Name	Home Club	Country	Team/School	League (if Applicable)	Results Website	Quote
Keegan Wicken	North Harbour Water Polo	Australia	Syd Uni
Ethan Carrington	Tauranga Water Polo	USA	Golden West	NCAA Div II	Results	"I wanted to go to the States and become a student athlete, to work hard and play high quality water polo. I have enjoyed my time at Golden West, and as a team we have had lots of success. There is good support, I’ve made some good mates and learned a lot."
Taine Pickering	North Harbour Water Polo	USA	West Valley	NCAA Div II
Boston Frost	North Harbour Water Polo	USA	Golden West	NCAA Div II
Ethan Ivey	Marist Water Polo	USA	West Valley	NCAA Div II
Ashwyn Keshvara	Marist Water Polo	USA	Long Beach State	NCAA Div 1	Results	"I joined Long Beach State to pursue further development in a competitive D1 NCAA program while I pursue a business degree in finance. My teammates are from some of the best water polo nations in the world and our coaches are incredibly accomplished and supportive for us to develop and reach our potential. Southern California sunshine makes the training way more enjoyable."
Bronson Chungson	Marist Water Polo	USA	West Valley	NCAA Div II
Kamana O'Morton	North Harbour Water Polo	USA	Cal Berkeley	NCAA Div 1
Michael Rodgers	North Harbour Water Polo	USA	Golden West	NCAA Div II
Mitchell Keightley	Waikato Water Polo	USA	San Jose State	NCAA Div 1	Results	"I have loved my time in California, competing against the best players in the United States. I came here to experience a different level of water polo along with completing an undergraduate degree."
Hamish Bonnar	Waitakere Water Polo	USA	San Jose State	NCAA Div 1
Moe Gath	Hutt Water Polo	Australia	Vic Phoenix	AWL
Dan Ibbotson	North Harbour Water Polo	USA	Golden West	NCAA Div II
Sam Keightley	Waikato Water Polo	Australia/USA Aug	Balmain / San Jose Aug 2025	AWL
Liam Dodunski	Marist Water Polo	USA	San Jose State	NCAA Div 1
Will Murphy	Hutt Water Polo	Australia	Vic Phoenix	AWL
Fletcher Hilton	Marist Water Polo	Australia	UQ/River City	Queensland Premier League
Louis Hackett	Marist Water Polo	USA	Long Beach City	NCAA Div II
Cole Johns	North Harbour Water Polo	Australia	Sydney Uni?	AWL
James Catlin	North Harbour Water Polo	Italy	Lavagna	A1 Italy	Results	"I was approached with a great opportunity to live and play water polo in one of the sport’s hotspots. Since joining the team I have made some amazing friends and awesome experiences. This team is constantly pushing to be better and we are currently fighting for a playoff position into Serie A1."
Sean Bryant	Hutt Water Polo	Australia	Vic Phoenix	AWL
Josef Schuler	Tauranga Water Polo	Australia	Syd Uni	AWL
Ben Fleming	Marist Water Polo	USA	UC Davis
Daniel Warman	North Harbour Water Polo	USA	University of Pacific	NCAA Div I	Results	"My experience here with my team has been incredible. I have met so many people through water polo and school and have made new lifelong friends here. I chose to go overseas to challenge myself and play against international competition which has helped me to grow both as an athlete and a person."
Issac Schuler	Tauranga Water Polo	Australia	Syd Uni
Loui Schuler	Tauranga Water Polo	Australia	Syd Uni	AWL
Bae Fountain	Tauranga Water Polo	Australia/USA	Syd Uni/University of Pacific	AWL
Hamish Hegarty		Australia	Syd Uni	AWL
Sherif Hosni	Waikato Water Polo	USA	Mount St Marys	NCAA Div II
Non Pathway Players
Kiahi Horan	Waikato Water Polo	USA	Mount St Marys

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