Tamika Upton
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| Born | 17 March 1997 Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 64 kg (10 st 1 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Fullback | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: RLP As of 28 November 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tamika Upton (born 17 March 1997) is an Australian rugby league footballer who plays as a fullback for the Brisbane Broncos in the NRL Women's Premiership.[1][2][3][4]
Background
Born in Rockhampton, Upton grew up in Central Queensland and first started playing rugby league as a child in Blackwater.[4] She is of Indigenous Australian descent.[5]
Prior to her career as a rugby league player, Upton played touch football.[6] She represented the Australian national side, the Emus, during the 2017 Trans Tasman series.[7] She also served as co-captain of the Queensland Cowboys during the NRL Touch competition in 2017.[8] Upton has also played netball for local Central Queensland team, the Capricorn Claws.[9]
Upton also plays for the Souths Logan Magpies in the Holcim Cup competition and has played for Queensland Country in the Women's National Championships.[3][4]
Playing career
In 2018, she joined the Yeppoon Seagulls' women's side, where she played in five-eighth in the Rockhampton District competition.
2019
On 15 July, Upton signed with the Brisbane Broncos NRL Women's Premiership team.[10] In Round 1 of the 2019 NRL Women's season, she made her debut for the Broncos, starting on the wing in a 14–4 win over the St George Illawarra Dragons.[11] On 6 October, she started at fullback in the Broncos' 30–6 Grand Final win over the Dragons.[12]
On 7 October, Upton was named in the Australian team for the 2019 World Cup 9s but withdrew and was replaced by Tarryn Aiken.[13][2]
2020
In February, Upton played for the Broncos at the NRL Nines, where she was named in the Team of the Tournament.[14] In March, Upton joined the Central Queensland Capras in the QRL Women's Premiership and later played for the Souths Logan Magpies in the Holcim Cup.[15]
In Round 1 of the 2020 NRL Women's season, Upton scored a hat-trick in the first half for the Broncos in their win over the New Zealand Warriors at GIO Stadium.[16][17] On 25 October, Upton started at fullback and scored a try in the Broncos' 20–10 Grand Final win over the Sydney Roosters.[18]
On 13 November, Upton made her State of Origin debut for Queensland, scoring two tries in a 24–18 win over New South Wales.[19]
References
- ^ Official Telstra Women's Premiership profile of Tamika Upton for Brisbane Broncos, Brisbane Broncos. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ a b Newton, Alicia (9 October 2020) Upton won't say no to rep jerseys again with Maroons, Jillaroos calling, NRL.com. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ a b Walsh, Sean (27 August 2020) A set of six with... Tamika Upton, Souths Logan Magpies. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ a b c Edwards, Colleen (31 January 2020) Tamika takes every opportunity in her stride, Queensland Rugby League. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ "Indigenous side too slick for TFA All Stars". NRL. 13 February 2015.
- ^ Allen, Steph (15 November 2018) Rocky woman returns from touch Origin victorious, The Morning Bulletin. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ Allen, Steph (3 May 2018) Rocky footy stars defeat Kiwis in Trans Tasman clash, The Morning Bulletin. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ McKay, Pam (5 April 2017) Upton plays way into Aussie women's open team, The Morning Bulletin. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ (5 December 2017) Claws name 19-member squad after weekend trials, The Morning Bulletin. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ "Origin rising star Millie Boyle joins Broncos NRLW". Brisbane Broncos. 15 July 2019.
- ^ "NRLW Team List: Round 1 v Dragons". Brisbane Broncos. 10 September 2019.
- ^ "Broncos Make Change For NRLW Grand Final". Brisbane Broncos. 6 October 2019.
- ^ (7 October 2019) Australian Women's 9s squad, NRL.com. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ NRL Nines Perth Team of the Tournament, NRL.com. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ "CQ Capras women to play in new statewide comp". The Morning Bulletin. 17 December 2019.
- ^ Newton, Alicia (3 October 2020) Tamika Upton takes Broncos to first win, Brisbane Broncos. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ McKay, Pam (6 October 2020) Rocky star fires for Broncos NRLW opener, The Morning Bulletin. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ "Upton, Robinson send Origin message by topping grand final data". NRL. 28 October 2020.
- ^ "Queensland Maroons beat New South Wales Blues 24-18". ABC. 13 November 2020.