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.

A prop, she previously played for the Brisbane Broncos.

Background

Holyman was born in Brisbane, Queensland and raised in Launceston, Tasmania.[2][3] As a teenager, she moved to the Gold Coast, Queensland, where she attended Marymount College and began playing rugby union.[4]

Playing career

Rugby union

In 2021 and 2022, Holyman played for the Queensland Reds in the Super W competition, playing as a number eight.[5][6]

Rugby league

2022

On 9 June, Holyman switched to rugby league, signing with the Brisbane Broncos.[7] In Round 1 of the 2022 NRL Women's season, she made her debut for the Broncos against the Newcastle Knights.[8]

On 25 September 2022, Holyman represented the Prime Minister's XIII in their win over Papua New Guinea.[9]

2023

On 5 April, Holyman signed with the Canberra Raiders.[10] 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.[11]

On 15 May, Holyman was named in Queensland's State of Origin squad for Game I.[12]

References

  1. ^ "Sophie Holyman - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ^ https://www.qrl.com.au/players/qrl-womens-premiership/burleigh-bears-womens/sophie-holyman/
  3. ^ "Origin glory the last missing piece in Joseph's young career". NRL. 27 May 2023.
  4. ^ "Aussie rules' loss is rugby's gain". Bond University. 7 July 2022.
  5. ^ "St.George Queensland Reds squad announced for 2021 Buildcorp Super W". Reds Rugby. 4 June 2021.
  6. ^ "Queensland Reds squad confirmed for 2022 Buildcorp Super W campaign". Red Rugby. 9 February 2022.
  7. ^ "Trio Of New Talent Boosts Broncos NRLW Squad". Brisbane Broncos. 9 June 2022.
  8. ^ "NRLW Team List: Round 1 Broncos v Knights". Brisbane Broncos. 16 August 2022.
  9. ^ "Australian Women's Prime Minister's XIII team announced for Papua New Guinea match". Sporting News. 20 September 2022.
  10. ^ "Sophie Holyman and Ash Quinlan sign for 2023 NRLW". Canberra Raiders. 5 April 2023.
  11. ^ "Best of the BMD Premiership grand fina". QRL. 15 May 2023.
  12. ^ "Harvey Norman Queensland Maroons Game I squad named". QRL. 15 May 2023.
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