Kyra Simon facts for kids
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Personal information
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| Born | 11 August 2002 Taree, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Height | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 83 kg (13 st 1 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing information
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| Position | Prop | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 16 July 2023
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Kyra Simon was born on August 11, 2002. She is an Australian professional rugby league player. Kyra plays for the Parramatta Eels team. This team is part of the NRL Women's Premiership. Her main playing spot is called a "prop" (prop). Before joining the Eels, she played for the Newcastle Knights. Kyra was born in Taree, a town in New South Wales, Australia.
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Kyra Simon's Rugby Journey
Kyra Simon started her rugby league journey at a young age. She has quickly become a notable player in women's rugby. Her skills and dedication have helped her join top teams.
Starting Out in Rugby League
In 2021, Kyra played for the Newcastle Knights' Tarsha Gale Cup team. This is a competition for younger female players. She played very well and even won the Coach's award that season. Later in 2021, she was chosen to join the first-ever NRLW team for the Newcastle Knights. This was a big step in her career.
Playing in the NRLW and All Stars
In February 2022, Kyra had a special chance to play for the Indigenous All Stars team. They played against the Māori All Stars. This game celebrates Indigenous and Māori cultures through rugby.
Soon after, Kyra made her official NRLW debut. This means she played her first game in the top women's rugby league competition. She played for the Knights against the St. George Illawarra Dragons. This was in Round 4 of the 2021 NRLW season, which was played in 2022.
Moving to the Parramatta Eels
In May 2023, Kyra Simon signed a contract with the Parramatta Eels. She joined their team for one year. This move allowed her to continue her professional rugby league career with a new club.
