2,944 Followers, 1,621 Following, 420 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Chelsea Lenarduzzi (@chelsealenarduzzi) Bob Lenarduzzi: United Red hot, Chelsea's got the Blues heading into FA Cup Back to video The good news is that Chelsea has an excellent academy system and is … Personal Life. Born in Moss Vale, New South Wales, the prop or lock said she was “fully converted” and so was her family. #xblades #burleighbears #womensrugbyleague #wrugbyleague #womeninleague #rugbyleague #footy #womeninsport #samegame #ourway #paulgoodmanphotography @burleighbears @xbladesaustralia @paulgoodmanphotography, A post shared by Sockbae (@chelsealenarduzzi) on Mar 19, 2019 at 11:15pm PDT. [6], In Round 1 of the 2018 NRL Women's season, she made her debut for the Broncos in their 30–4 win over the St George Illawarra Dragons. [7], In 2019, she represented South East Queensland at the Women's National Championships and was selected for Queensland in the Women's State of Origin. The Womenʼs Internationals profile of Shakiah Tungai including career statistics, season stats, games, tries, goals, tackles and fantasy scores. “I always wanted to play rugby league, but it just wasn’t possible,” she said. The NRL season reaches its conclusion on Sunday as Penrith Panthers and Melbourne Storm go head-to-head in the Grand Final. New South Wales captain Kezie Apps has been cleared to make her return to the field in Friday night's Women's State of Origin clash against Queensland. “But we’re just really proud. Jillaroos selectors have named a Harvey Norman Jillaroos merit team, following the second successful Holden Women’s State of Origin match last Friday “My goal since then has been to get back into the Queensland team for this year, so I’m really excited to be here.”. [3], In 2017, Lenarduzzi made her debut for Queensland in their 6–22 loss to New South Wales. Sunny Lenarduzzi’s mother’s name is unknown at this time and her father’s name is under review. I wouldn’t want to play for New South Wales.”. The talented athlete, who has been involved with athletics since the age of four, was considered the best female in shot put leading into the Commonwealth Games, but was about 50cm short in qualifying for the home Games. On 30 September 2018, she started at prop in the Broncos' Grand Final win over the Sydney Roosters. “Hockey, skills wise it doesn’t correlate as much, but for me, that was my main team sport, so mentally it correlates the most - trying to make teams, and missing out on teams builds resilience, which is really important in sport. It's easy on the eyes and a great go to font for titles, paragraphs & more. [8] On 6 October 2019, she came off the bench and scored a try in the Broncos' 30–6 Grand Final win over the St George Illawarra Dragons. It is her resilience during the difficult times that led her to being recalled into the Harvey Norman Queensland Maroons squad after debuting two years ago. Playing locally, I learned how to play off-the-cuff, offloading, footwork, playing in front, and playing fast. Like many famous people and celebrities, Sunny Lenarduzzi keeps her personal life private. ... Dragon Holli Wheeler puts a great shot on Chelsea Lenarduzzi. That is what I did all the time in athletics, so I’m fine with that. The Roosters have named Mitch Aubusson at halfback to face the Storm in the NRL decider. “I’ve had people tell me that I’ve made these teams really quickly, but it doesn’t feel like that,” she explained. Before joining the Bears' women’s team in 2016, Lenarduzzi had played just a handful of gala days throughout primary school. “Women’s footy has grown so much, but isn’t fully professional yet, so you do have to train so much by yourself. The Gold Coast resident, who is signed with the Broncos NRLW team, has spent time with Keebra Park’s girls rugby league team this year as well as helping the Burleigh Under 14 and Under 16 sides at training. With her distances last year, she would have placed ninth in the Commonwealth. "They are obviously going to be hard to beat, but I think we can do it.”, Venue: You go to the gym by yourself sometimes, maybe you do an extra running session by yourself. Primarily a halfback, she is the captain of the Broncos, Australia and Queensland She started out as a teen actor, moved on to broadcasting, and ended up with a wildly successful marketing and branding business. “I was really focused on the Commonwealth Games at the start of last year and then had a few injuries, and when the Queensland State of Origin team was getting picked I just wasn’t fit. Chelsea Lenarduzzi (born 26 November 1995) is an Australian rugby league footballer who plays for the Brisbane Broncos in the NRL Women's Premiership and the Burleigh Bears in the QRL Women's Premiership. Article content. “I came here to Queensland in 2015 and started playing footy for Burleigh in 2016. 20 January 2021 Australia, Gold Coast, QLD, Sports Leave a comment 19 Views. [10], On 25 October 2020, she won her third NRLW premiership with the Broncos, scoring a try in their 20–10 Grand Final win over the Sydney Roosters. Lots of Fun Facts About Sunny Lenarduzzi. Both Chelsea and Millie spoke to the girls about the new . Alphonso Davies was born in a refugee camp in Ghana to Liberian parents. An Australian and Queensland representative, she has won three premierships with the Broncos. We've made substantial investments in … Confident in her own abilities, without being over confident, Lenarduzzi has adapted lessons and skills from her previous sports to help make her the best rugby league player she can be. Her YouTube channel is a huge hit, and she’s helped clients generate over $5 million in revenue. “There’s a couple of us who haven’t won in a Queensland jersey. It was after that that my parents suggested I join the Australian Defence Force. We don’t even know what it feels like to win playing for Queensland, which really sucks,” the 23-year-old said. "I wasn’t good to get picked and I didn’t deserve to get picked, so I didn’t get picked. When asked if her parents and older siblings, who still call New South Wales home, were happy to be adopted Queenslanders as well, she said: “hell yeah they are”. 1.8m Followers, 2,510 Following, 5,346 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Chelsea Peretti (@chelsanity) In 2015, 2016 and 2018, she won Australian national titles in shotput. After an unpredictable and wild 2020 season, it has come down to the Penrith Panthers and Melbourne Storm to decide the 2020 NRL Premiers. “I feel adopted by Queensland. By Jamie-Leigh Ray | QRL Media Chelsea Lenarduzzi was just centimetres off qualifying for Australia’s Commonwealth Games team for shot put last year. Chelsea Lenarduzzi. No, my parents aren’t hippies. We will continue to update information on Sunny Lenarduzzi’s parents. Being from the country, the idea of going camping, being able to put on camouflage uniform every day, appealed to me. In addition to her love for rugby league, the Gold Coaster has won three Open Australian National Titles in shot put in 2015, 2016 and 2018. “While I’ve played the other sports more, rugby league has always felt the most natural.”. Chelsea Lenarduzzi celebrates after scoring for Brisbane. Year 4 with the Bears . We take a look at what's being said as Queensland aim to wrap up this year's series with victory over New South Wales in Sydney on Wednesday, plus a … [9] On 25 October 2019, she made her Test for Australia in their 28–8 win over New Zealand at WIN Stadium. "For me, playing for Queensland is not just about playing for a state, it’s about representing the people who helped you get there and for me that’s all the Burleigh girls, the Broncos girls and the SEQ team I play in.