Sophia Nicholas
Touch Rugby
I have been part of the Crusaders Rugby Academy in Christchurch for the past two and a half years, balancing intense training and playing Premier Rugby for the University of Canterbury with part-time study and work as a teacher aide. I debuted for the Tasman Mako in 2024, co-captained the MBC First XV in 2022, and represented the NZ Barbarians U18 in 2022 and 2023, before joining the Crusaders U20 squad from 2023–2025.
I was recently selected for the New Zealand U20 team to compete at the World Cup in Italy in mid-2025 and just returned from South Africa, where we won the championship against South Africa, Argentina, and Australia. Over the next year, I aim to compete at the World Cup, play in the 2025 Mako NPC campaign, and secure a development Super Rugby contract. My five-year goal is to earn a full Super Rugby contract with the Crusaders and represent New Zealand internationally.
Touch Rugby
Water Polo
Irish Dance
Jazz Musician
Academia
Voluntary Work
Irish Dance
Leadership
Academia
Ice Hockey
Voluntary Work
Academia
Academia
Indoor Cricket
Classical Ballet
Track Cycling
Track Cycling
Academic Research
Voluntary Work
Ice Hockey
Mountain Biking
Specialist Instrument
Kayaking
Orienteering
Classical Ballet
Para Swimming
Kayaking
Academia
Hip Hop
Tennis
Water Polo
Genetic Counseling
Rowing
Music
Hockey
Sailing
Martial Arts
Shooting
Hockey
Trampoline
Hockey
Hockey