Michaela Leonard

Michaela Leonard (born 6 April 1995) is an Australian rugby union player. She made her debut for Australia against Japan in 2019.[1][2][3][4]

Michaela Leonard
Date of birth (1995-04-06) 6 April 1995
Rugby union career
Position(s) Second Row
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018–2021 Brumbies 0 (0)
2022 Matatū 0 (0)
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019–Present  Australia 4

Personal life

Leonard graduated from the University of Canberra with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy.[5]

Rugby Career

Leonard plays club rugby for Tuggeranong Vikings and for the Brumbies in the Super W competition.[6] She was named as co-captain of the Brumbies ahead of the 2020 Super W season, but the season was cut short due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the NSW Waratahs were crowned champions. She only started playing rugby union ahead of the Brumbies tryouts before the inaugural season of Super W in 2018;[7] she was named Brumbies rookie of the year.[8][4]

In 2021, Leonard was named as captain of the Brumbies for the 2021 Super W season.[9]

Leonard and fellow Wallaroo, Arabella McKenzie, both signed with New Zealand club Matatū for the inaugural season of Super Rugby Aupiki in 2022.[10][11][12]

References
  1. Dutton, Chris (12 July 2019). "Brumbies lock Michaela Leonard to make Wallaroos debut". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  2. Bertoldo, Lucie (28 June 2019). "Brumbies star Michaela Leonard 'gobsmacked' ahead of Wallaroos Test debut". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  3. Bertoldo, Lucie (21 June 2019). "Brumbies forward Michaela Leonard earns Wallaroos call-up". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  4. Worthington, Sam (8 August 2019). "The crazy 18 month rise for new Wallaroos star". Fox Sports. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  5. "Michaela Leonard". SportsCare and Physiotherapy. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  6. Ayers, Harry (16 November 2021). "Know Your Buildcorp Wallaroo: Michaela Leonard". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  7. Tiernan, Eamonn (14 March 2018). "ACT Brumbies women prepare for historic Super W opener against Queensland". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  8. Djordjieski, Michael (11 April 2020). "Q&A with Brumbies Super W co-captain Michaela Leonard". Riotact. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  9. "Leonard to lead Tabcorp Brumbies for 2021 Super W season". brumbies.rugby. 17 June 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  10. Barclay, Chris (19 November 2021). "Rugby a steep learning curve for Australian import". Otago Daily Times Online News. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  11. Williamson, Nathan (3 November 2021). "Arabella McKenzie, Michaela Leonard link up with Matatu for Super Rugby Aupiki". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  12. Mitchell, Brittany (4 November 2021). "Wallaroos duo make switch to sample New Zealand 'intensity' before World Cup". ESPN.com. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
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