Sophie Holyman (born 18 November 1997) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the Canberra Raiders in the NRL Women's Premiership.
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| Born | 18 November 1997 Launceston, Tasmania, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 169 cm (5 ft 7 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 84 kg (13 st 3 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | No.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Prop | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A prop, she previously played for the Brisbane Broncos.
Background edit
Holyman was born and raised in Launceston, Tasmania.[2] As a teenager, she moved to the Gold Coast, Queensland, where she attended Marymount College and began playing rugby union.[3]
Playing career edit
Rugby union edit
In 2021 and 2022, Holyman played for the Queensland Reds in the Super W competition, playing as a number eight.[4][5]
Rugby league edit
2022 edit
On 9 June, Holyman switched to rugby league, signing with the Brisbane Broncos.[6] In Round 1 of the 2022 NRL Women's season, she made her debut for the Broncos against the Newcastle Knights.[7]
On 25 September 2022, Holyman represented the Prime Minister's XIII in their win over Papua New Guinea.[8]
2023 edit
On 5 April, Holyman signed with the Canberra Raiders.[9] On 13 May, she came off the bench for the Burleigh Bears in their QRL Women's Premiership Grand Final victory over the Wynnum Manly Seagulls.[10]
On 15 May, Holyman was named in Queensland's State of Origin squad for Game I.[11]
References edit
- ^ "Sophie Holyman - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ^ "Origin glory the last missing piece in Joseph's young career". NRL. 27 May 2023.
- ^ "Aussie rules' loss is rugby's gain". Bond University. 7 July 2022.
- ^ "St.George Queensland Reds squad announced for 2021 Buildcorp Super W". Reds Rugby. 4 June 2021.
- ^ "Queensland Reds squad confirmed for 2022 Buildcorp Super W campaign". Red Rugby. 9 February 2022.
- ^ "Trio Of New Talent Boosts Broncos NRLW Squad". Brisbane Broncos. 9 June 2022.
- ^ "NRLW Team List: Round 1 Broncos v Knights". Brisbane Broncos. 16 August 2022.
- ^ "Australian Women's Prime Minister's XIII team announced for Papua New Guinea match". Sporting News. 20 September 2022.
- ^ "Sophie Holyman and Ash Quinlan sign for 2023 NRLW". Canberra Raiders. 5 April 2023.
- ^ "Best of the BMD Premiership grand fina". QRL. 15 May 2023.
- ^ "Harvey Norman Queensland Maroons Game I squad named". QRL. 15 May 2023.