She was once the captain of the Aotearoa Māori Sevens team and was with them through five victories at the Hong Kong Women's Sevens tournament.
In 2003 she was part of the Kiwi Ferns squad that took out the Rugby League World Cup.
She's continued to play a crucial role in the game - both here and abroad - since transitioning into coaching in 2012.
Mere Baker discussed her remarkable career with Emile Donovan.
