Alicia Lucas
Based in Bundaberg /Brisbane: A cornerstone of Australia’s historic Rio 2016 Olympic Rugby 7s gold medal team, Alicia is renowned for her endurance, passing ability, and contact resilence. Her sessions bring Olympic-level intensity and insight to the field.
Highlights: Olympic gold medallist, multiple World Series titles, Rugby 7s leader.
Session focus: Agility/Fitness drills, speed work, passing accuracy, contact, team culture.
Ideal for: Young rugby players and athletes (ages 12+).
Alicia Lucas is an inspiring figure in the world of women's rugby and a true trailblazer for female athletes in Australia.
As a key member of the Australian Women's Rugby Sevens team that won the inaugural Olympic gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, she played an instrumental role in solidifying her team's dominance in the sport.
One of the first fully professional women’s sevens players in Australia, she collected further medals at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and Sevens World Cup.
Following her playing career, Alicia transitioned into roles that allowed her to continue her impact on the sport. Her versatility is evident as she juggles multiple roles, from providing expert commentary and punditry for Stan Sport, where her insights as a former elite player enhance the viewing experience, to physiotherapy, tapping into her expertise as a qualified physiotherapist.
She manages to balance these professional commitments while also embracing family life, which speaks to her ability to navigate a demanding career while maintaining personal and family priorities.
