Samoan Women’s National Team

Women can do anything: Sharlene Fagalilo leads the way

The prodigious talent picked up the stick at just 11 years of age. She would go on to represent the Samoan Women’s National Team, starring at the elite level in International Oceania Tournaments throughout her twenties.

Growing up in Wellington, New Zealand, the Fagalilo’s lived and breathed sport.

But for Sharlene, rugby was always her true love.

“I played hockey because mum wouldn’t let me play rugby,” she said.