[2] Growing up, she played soccer in first grade since the age of 14, winning numerous ‘golden boot’ awards as the leagues leading goal scorer.
Shakiah's team were very successful, winning many State Cup Championships during her soccer career, before switching to rugby league in 2017.
[3][4] In June, while playing for the Avondale Greyhounds in the Illawarra Rugby League, Tungai represented NSW Country at the Women's National Championships.
[10] On 21 June, Tungai made her State of Origin debut for New South Wales, scoring a try in their 14–4 win over Queensland.
[15] In Round 1 of the 2020 NRL Women's season, Tungai started at five-eighth for the Dragons in a 4–18 loss to the Sydney Roosters.