Create an experience with Hilisha Samoa

Hi my name is Hilisha Samoa. I am a mum, author, poet, skilled qualified youth worker and sports star. 

I have played sports my entire life and have had many successes in my chosen sports since moving to Australia from New Zealand. 

I have competed in many sports like Kiwitag, Touch Football, Oztag, Athletics, Rugby League, Rugby Union 7s & XVs, Indoor & Outdoor Netball, Swimming, Cross Country, Triathlon, Marathon Running and American Football. 

I have had success as a Rugby Union player playing Rugby Union for Queensland Reds for over six years and selected for Australia Wallaroo development in 2005, 2015, 2017 and two touring squads in 2017 for the NZ Trans Tasman Tour & Ireland World Cup, where I was awarded the women's XV aside Wallaroo Rugby Union player of the Year, whilst being a mother and employee. 

To date, I am now assisting in Rugby Coaching Clinics travelling Australia particularly in the rural and country regions with the Classic Wallabies and Classic Wallaroos (Alumni who have represented Australia in Rugby Union). 

I am also currently undergoing mental health treatment where I have struggled with Schizophrenia and Paranoia and overcome barriers to stay on top of my mentality and continue to participate in sport being positive and active. It's no easy task but I persevere and find the joys in life!

In 2024, I was selected to compete in the American Football Australia National Women's Championship Final in Western Australia for the Queensland Sundevils American Football team. This has now made me a dual code Queensland Female Sportswoman in both Rugby Union and American Football.

Having decided to retire from contact sport in 2025, I now am playing Flag Footy (non-contact version of American Football) pursuing new goals. 

Everyday I continue to push and break barriers with my mental health and wellbeing. 

If you would like me to attend one of your events to guest speak or give a motivational speech, please reach out to me on here or make a booking. 

I also do video shoutouts. 

Take Care H