Zahara
Temara
Rotorua-born Zahara Temara has established herself as one of the NRLW’s leading playmakers, enjoying a successful career with both the Sydney Roosters and Canberra Raiders.
She was part of the Roosters’ 2021 NRLW premiership-winning side and earned individual recognition as the Dally M Five-Eighth of the Year in 2024.
Temara represented the Australian Jillaroos, making her international debut in 2017 and winning the Rugby League World Cup with the team that same year. She was a mainstay in the Queensland Maroons side from 2020-2024, winning four titles.
With changes to international eligibility rules opening the door to represent her birth country, Temara switched allegiance to New Zealand in 2026, earning selection in the Kiwi Ferns’ Rugby League World Cup squad and looking to make her debut in the Black and White jersey.
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Zahara
Temara
Rotorua-born Zahara Temara has established herself as one of the NRLW’s leading playmakers, enjoying a successful career with both the Sydney Roosters and Canberra Raiders.
She was part of the Roosters’ 2021 NRLW premiership-winning side and earned individual recognition as the Dally M Five-Eighth of the Year in 2024.
Temara represented the Australian Jillaroos, making her international debut in 2017 and winning the Rugby League World Cup with the team that same year. She was a mainstay in the Queensland Maroons side from 2020-2024, winning four titles.
With changes to international eligibility rules opening the door to represent her birth country, Temara switched allegiance to New Zealand in 2026, earning selection in the Kiwi Ferns’ Rugby League World Cup squad and looking to make her debut in the Black and White jersey.
PROFILE
Height M
174
WEIGHT KG
79
DOB
Jul 4, 1997
HIGHLIGHTS
Test matches
1
Test points
2
Canberra Raiders (2023-present)
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Biography
Last updated:
October 27, 2026
Rotorua-born Zahara Temara has established herself as one of the NRLW’s leading playmakers, enjoying a successful career with both the Sydney Roosters and Canberra Raiders.
She was part of the Roosters’ 2021 NRLW premiership-winning side and earned individual recognition as the Dally M Five-Eighth of the Year in 2024.
Temara represented the Australian Jillaroos, making her international debut in 2017 and winning the Rugby League World Cup with the team that same year. She was a mainstay in the Queensland Maroons side from 2020-2024, winning four titles.
With changes to international eligibility rules opening the door to represent her birth country, Temara switched allegiance to New Zealand in 2026, earning selection in the Kiwi Ferns’ Rugby League World Cup squad and looking to make her debut in the Black and White jersey.
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