Honey Hireme-Smiler

Honey Hireme-Smiler is a former New Zealand rugby player turned commentator, recognized for her contributions to the sport and her role as an advocate for women's rugby. Hailing from Putāruru, South Waikato, Hireme-Smiler is of Ngāti Raukawa and Ngāti Ahuru descent, and she has made a significant impact both on and off the field. Recently, she was in the news due to the vandalism of her biography at a Hamilton bookstore, which raised concerns about targeted disrespect towards prominent women in sports.