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14 January, 2025
From Wolves to Broncos
Former Stanley River Wolves player, Reegan Hicks, has fulfilled her lifelong dream of making it into an NRLW side.
Late last year, the Brisbane Broncos announced that Reegan had been added to the NRLW team’s top 24, marking a significant milestone in her rugby league career. With several years of experience in the NRLW system, Reegan's journey has been marked by dedication and talent.
In 2022, she began her development in the Gold Coast Titans junior academy before joining the Brisbane Broncos development squad in 2024. A spokesperson for the Broncos expressed their enthusiasm for Reegan's addition to the team, noting they had been keen to bring her on board since 2022.
“Reegan epitomises the type of people we want in our NRLW program,” they said. “She is a wonderful person and dedicated athlete who values hard work. She has the potential to be a long-term NRLW player."
To support her development, Reegan was offered a three-year contract:
2024: Development List
2025 and 2026: Top 24 Squad
The Broncos spokesperson also highlighted her work ethic and attitude as key attributes that make her an ideal candidate for their NRLW team. “We are very excited about what she can achieve in our program as she continues to develop on and off the field,” they said.
Stanley River Wolves club president, Sam Cooper, expressed pride in Reegan's accomplishments, noting her origins as a junior at their club.
“We’re immensely proud of how Reegan is going," Cooper said. "Her U13s coach always said to watch her play—she was an absolute talent. Whenever they passed her the ball, she’d score.”
Reegan made a strong impression playing for the Beerwah Bulldogs Open Women’s team in 2023, scoring seven tries in her debut match and finishing the season as the top try scorer with 14 tries.
Her talent has earned her opportunities at higher levels, including representing the Queensland Maroons in the U19s State of Origin and playing for the Norths Devils in the BMD Premiership in 2024.
With her relentless work ethic and exceptional talent, Reegan is poised to make a lasting impact in the NRLW.
