Romy Teitzel

Romy Teitzel (born 23 February 1999) is an Australian rugby league footballer who plays as a fullback for the Brisbane Broncos in the NRL Women's Premiership and the North Queensland Gold Stars in the QRL Women's Premiership.

Romy Teitzel
Personal information
Born (1999-02-23) 23 February 1999
Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Height176 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight72 kg (11 st 5 lb)
Playing information
PositionFullback, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2020– Brisbane Broncos 1 0 0 0 0
As of 19 February 2021
Source: RLP

Background

Teitzel was born in Townsville, Queensland and played her junior rugby league for the Tully Tigers.[1] Her father, Craig, played first grade for the Western Suburbs Magpies, Illawarra Steelers, Warrington Wolves and North Queensland Cowboys.[2]

Playing career

In 2019, while playing for the Western Lions, Teitzel represented Queensland Country at the Women's National Championships.[3]

In March 2020, Teitzel joined the North Queensland Gold Stars for their inaugural season, playing in their first game before the season was cancelled.[4] She later played for the Wests Panthers in the Holcim Cup.

In September 2020, she joined the Brisbane Broncos in the NRL Women's Premiership. In Round 3 of the 2020 NRL Women's season, she made her debut for the Broncos in their 24–16 win over the Sydney Roosters.[5]

In September 2021, Teitzel was named the BHP Premiership Player of the Year.[6]

References
  1. "Teitzel to make NRLW debut this Saturday". NQ Cowboys. 13 October 2020.
  2. "Broncos Bolster NRLW Squad with Four More Signings". Brisbane Broncos. 28 September 2020.
  3. "Line-ups named for Women's National Championships". NRL. 22 May 2019.
  4. "Gold Stars duo earn maiden NRLW contracts". NQ Cowboys. 29 September 2020.
  5. "Gold star for latest North Queensland NRLW debutant". Townsville Bulletin. 16 October 2020.
  6. Edwards, Colleen (28 September 2021). "BHP Premiership Player of the Year full tally". QRL. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
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