Honey Hireme-Smiler is one of the greatest rugby players New Zealand has ever produced, across both league and union.
But Honey Hireme-Smiler is so much more than just a sporting legend.
She’s a mum, a trailblazer, a role-model, a commentator, a mentor, and an unapologetic force for good.
This is a small part of the Honey Hireme-Smiler story:
+Stories about her most memorable playing moments. Including playing both league and rugby for New Zealand in two different countries in the space of a week
+The bitter disappointment of not being selected to go to the Olympics then watching the games on TV when her teammates won silver.
+Her journey from self-described town bully to head girl during her high school years.
+Her reflections on nursing her mum during her brief battle with cancer.
There's also lots of fun, light moments too- including a very awkward story about meeting Prince Harry at Buckingham palace!
Honey is the real deal. She was a savage on the field. But off the field she is softly spoken, intelligent, articulate, kind, loyal and hilarious. This was the first time we met, and I felt like she was an old friend.
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