Rachel Beale (born 9 July 1983 in Gisborne,

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) is a New Zealand

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player. Beale played with the

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for the

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. She was not signed for the 2009 season, but later that year Beale accepted an offer from

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to play in the 2009–10 Netball Superleague. Rachel has also represented New Zealand in Kayaking and Surf Life Saving, adding many national and international medals to her belt.

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