Rebecca is one of the New Zealand rowing team's longest serving sweep oar specialists, and makes up one half of New Zealand's women's rowing pair - traditionally a strong boat.

After several years in the development eight, Rebecca took the spotlight in 2009 with several consistent and fast performances in a pair with fellow squad member Emma Feathery. The girls won in Munich and Lucerne before going on to secure a bronze medal in the pair at the World Championship in Poznan.

The former Wanganui Collegiate rower took up the sport because her brother and sister were also rowing and seemed to be having a great time! Her early achievements in the sport include a bronze medal in New Zealand's 2005 Under-23 quad and numerous national titles.

In 2010, Rebecca raced internationally in the pair for the second season, this time joined in the boat by 2005 world champion Juliette Haigh. And it proved a great combination, winning both World Cup regattas that the crew contested in Munich and Lucerne at a canter as they continue their build up towards the 2010 World Championships on home water at Lake Karapiro.