Nicole Wickert (born 13 September 1968) is an Australian former rugby union player. She played at Lock and Number 8 for Australia at international level. She captained Australia at their first Rugby World Cup in 1998 which was held in the Netherlands.[1]

Nicole Wickert
Date of birth (1968-09-13) 13 September 1968 (age 55)
Place of birthSydney
SchoolWenona School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock, No. 8
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1994–2002  Australia 14 (0)

Wickert also made the Wallaroos squad for the 2002 Rugby World Cup in Spain.[2] She was named in the starting line-up that faced the Black Ferns in their second pool game.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ Payten, Iain (1 August 2017). "Ex-Wallaroos captain says rugby needs more competitions for young girls or rivals will poach the talent". Fox Sports. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Nicole 'Nickie' Wickert". classicwallabies.com.au. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  3. ^ "Rugby: Palmer to reach milestone against Australia". NZ Herald. 17 May 2002. Retrieved 6 January 2023.