Romy Teitzel

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Romy Teitzel
Personal information
Born (1999-02-23) 23 February 1999 (age 24)
Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Height176 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight72 kg (11 st 5 lb)
Playing information
Position Second-row, Fullback, Centre
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2020 Brisbane Broncos 10000
2021–22 Newcastle Knights 1250020
2023– Brisbane Broncos 00000
Total1350020
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2023– Queensland 20000
Source: RLP
As of 11 November 2023

Romy Teitzel (born 23 February 1999) is an Australian rugby league footballer who plays for the Brisbane Broncos in the NRL Women's Premiership. She previously played for the Newcastle Knights in the NRL Women's Premiership, with whom she won the 2022 NRLW Grand Final with, and the North Queensland Gold Stars in the QRL Women's Premiership. Her positions are second-row , fullback and centre.

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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]

On 3 December 2021, Teitzel signed with the Newcastle Knights to be a part of their inaugural NRLW squad. [7] In February 2022, she was announced as the on-field captain. [8]

In round 1 of the delayed 2021 NRL Women's season, Teitzel made her club debut for the Knights against the Parramatta Eels. [9]

On 2 October 2022, Teitzel played in the Knights' 2022 NRLW Grand Final win over the Parramatta Eels, scoring a try in the Knights' 32-12 victory. [10]

In April 2023, she re-joined the Brisbane Broncos on a 1-year contract. [11]

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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.
  7. ↑ "Knights finalise NRLW squad with signings of Queensland-based players". Newcastle Knights. 3 December 2021.
  8. ↑ "Trio named as inaugural Captains of the NRLW side". Newcastle Knights. 21 February 2022.
  9. ↑ "Late mail: 1-17 confirmed for opening NRLW game". Newcastle Knights. 27 February 2022.
  10. ↑ "Knights v Eels". National Rugby League.
  11. ↑ "Broncos NRLW: Brill & Teitzel Bolster Squad For 2023". Brisbane Broncos. 2 April 2023.
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