Shaquanda Greene-Noel Unlocked: The Big Interview

We’re back with another edition of our Big Interview series, and this week we’re joined by Trinidad and Tobago's Shaquanda Greene‑Noel for a thoughtful and wide‑ranging conversation.
The chat begins with Chloe and Shaquanda reflecting on her Netball Super League start, when she arrived as a relatively unknown defender with a big personality. We revisit her standout Commonwealth Games debut at Birmingham 2022, a tournament that introduced her to a global audience and showcased the impact she could have on the international stage. Shaquanda shares what that experience meant to her, how it changed expectations, and why it remains one of the highlights of her career so far.The chat then turns to challenges of the 2023 Netball World Cup, a campaign that left the defender fundamentally questioning her relationship with the sport. Shaquanda speaks openly about her decision to step away afterwards, how she fell completely out of love with the game, and the period of recovery that followed — including a health scare that kept her off her feet and forced her to slow down in ways she never would have anticipated.From there, the Trinbago star tells of her steady path back: the small wins, the reality of getting her body moving again, and a renewed motivation that eventually led her to return to national training.Shaquanda talks about rediscovering enjoyment, rebuilding confidence, and allowing herself to dream again about competing on netball’s biggest stages.Chloe and Shaquanda also discuss World Netball’s decision to move to a two‑year World Cup cycle, what that shift could mean for Trinidad and Tobago, where simply getting enough water for training is an issue. And, of course, take a look at some of Shaquanda’s funniest and most memorable social media moments.