Shakira Baker

Shakira Baker (born 4 January 1992) is a New Zealand rugby union player. She represents New Zealand in both the fifteens and sevens. She made her debut for the Black Ferns in 2011 in a test match against England. She was named in the Black Ferns squad to the 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup.[1][2]

Shakira Baker
Date of birth (1992-01-04) 4 January 1992
Place of birthMasterton, New Zealand
Height1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight92 kg (203 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing, Fullback
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009– Wellington ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011– New Zealand 9 (10)
National sevens team(s)
Years Team Comps
2011– New Zealand
Medal record
Women's rugby sevens
Representing  New Zealand
Olympic Games
2016 Rio de JaneiroTeam competition
Commonwealth Games
2018 Gold CoastTeam competition
Rugby World Cup Sevens
2018 San FranciscoTeam competition

Baker was selected for the New Zealand women's sevens team to the 2016 Summer Olympics.[3]

Personal life

She is related to New Zealand Sevens star Gilles Kaka.[4] Of Māori descent, Baker affiliates to the Ngāti Kahungunu iwi.[5]

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References
  1. "Black Ferns squad named for Women's Rugby World Cup 2014". All Blacks.com. 3 July 2014. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
  2. Heagney, George (3 July 2014). "Shakira back to best form". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
  3. "Historic first for Rugby Sevens as 24 athletes named for Olympic Games". Olympic.org.nz. 1 July 2016. Archived from the original on 9 August 2016. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
  4. Farmer, Don (1 December 2012). "Baker's award win dedicated to 'papa'". New Zealand Herald. ISSN 1170-0777. Archived from the original on 13 September 2016. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
  5. "43 Māori athletes to head to Rio Olympics". Te Karere. 5 August 2016. Archived from the original on 8 August 2016. Retrieved 6 August 2016.


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