Hailing from Sydney Australia, with Māori heritage, Poppy is a high work-rate female rugby back rower specialising in dynamic ball running attack into contact, defensive tackling, breakdown work & turnovers, support play & try scoring in women's Rugby Union (15's) and Rugby Sevens (7's).

Dynamic back row forward with a strong emphasis on speed, physicality and work rate. A competitive sprinter with the pace and repeat-effort fitness suited to high-tempo rugby union or rugby sevens teams. Known for aggressive ball carrying, dominant defensive contributions and consistent involvement across all phases of play.

Selected for representative programs within recognised development pathways since 2023 in both game formats.

2025 (Age 15)

• NSW 7s Squad selection from 7s State Champs • Waratahs Youth Development Academy Sydney North U15 Girls • U16 NSW Māori girls XVs teams • Barker College 7s Firsts • Warringah Junior Rugby U16 Girls XVs Rep Team • Warringah Junior Rugby U15 Girls 7s Rep Team • NSW CIS Athletics Competition - competed in hurdles and 100m • Renegade Raiders Touch U16 Girls

 2024 (Age 14)

• Full Scholarship to train and participate in the Rugby 10s Championship (U18 Honey Badgers) at the Rhino Academy in San Clemente • Competed at Bloodfest, Austin TX • U14 NSW Māori girls XVs team • Waratahs Women's Sydney North Academy U14 Girls. • Warringah Junior Rugby U14 Girls XVs Rep Team• Warringah Junior Rugby U15 Girls 7s Rep Team

2023 (Age 13)

• NSW U14 Girls Sydney Team • U14 NSW Māori girls XVs team • Warringah Junior Rugby U14 Girls XVs Rep Team • Warringah Junior Rugby U13 Girls 7s Rep Team