Alicia Lucas


Alicia Jane Lucas is a former professional Australian rugby union player. She represented in international rugby sevens and won a gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio.
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Biography

Lucas was born in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. She played for The Tribe at a club level. Lucas debuted for the Australia women's [national rugby sevens team|Australian sevens team] in May 2013. She also represented Australia in Touch Football, and was part of the team which won the Touch [Football World Cup|2011 Touch World Cup]. She studied for a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Charles [Sturt University], Albury-Wodonga, graduating in 2013. Lucas representative honours also include ACT.
Lucas was a member of Australia's women's sevens team at the 2016 Summer Olympics, defeating New Zealand in the final to win the inaugural Olympic gold medal in the sport.
Lucas announced retired from rugby union and sevens in August 2022.