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Teacher Turned Warrior | Auckland News
Shakira Baker’s life is a whirlwind of chalkboards and scrums—teaching at Manurewa High while crushing it for the Warriors NRLW team, her students turning into fans after catching her in action. With 17 years of elite rugby under her belt, including Black Ferns Sevens glory, she’s traded union for league—and never looked back. Despite early injuries and the pressure of new stars like Waaka and Hufanga joining in ’26, Baker stays grounded, leading by example and mentoring rookies while keeping her heart healthy thanks to a past scare with Long QT syndrome. She’s not here to preach—but she’s…
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