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]
| Date of birth | 4 January 1992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Masterton, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 92 kg (203 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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]
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ Heagney, George (3 July 2014). "Shakira back to best form". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
External links
- Shakira Baker at the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series (archived)
- Shakira Baker at the New Zealand Olympic Committee
- Shakira Baker at Olympics.com
- Shakira Baker at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
- Black Ferns Profile
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