She made her international debut at the 1998 Rugby World Cup in the Netherlands.

[1][2] In 1999, Shelford scored a try when the Black Ferns beat the United States 65–5 at Palmerston North.

[3] At the 2005 Canada Cup she scored a try in the 30–9 victory over Scotland at Ottawa.

[4] Shelford also played rugby league for the New Zealand Māori women's team and netball for Bay of Plenty.

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