Nick Cummins facts for kids
| Birth name | Nicholas Mark Cummins | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 5 October 1987 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Port Macquarie, New South Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 99 kg (15 st 8 lb; 218 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | St Francis College, Crestmead | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nicholas Mark Cummins (born 5 October 1987) is an Australian former professional rugby union player. He is widely known by his fun nickname, The Honey Badger.
This nickname came from his fierce playing style. He was inspired by the real honey badger, an animal known for being tough and brave. Nick also became famous for appearing on the TV show The Bachelor Australia. After his rugby career, he became well-known for advertising products like Tradie underwear.
Early Life and School
Nick Cummins was born in Port Macquarie, New South Wales. He grew up in Logan City, near Brisbane, with his father and seven siblings. He considers himself a Queenslander.
At St Francis' College in Crestmead, Nick was a talented athlete. He excelled in swimming, athletics, and rugby. In 2005, he represented Queensland in rugby. He then moved to Sydney in 2006. There, he joined the Randwick rugby club.
Rugby Career Highlights
Nick's rugby journey began in 2007. He was chosen for the Australian Sevens squad. He was the top try scorer for his team in the IRB Sevens World Series. Later that year, he joined the Western Force team in Perth.
He played for the Perth Spirit team in 2007. In 2008, he made his Super Rugby debut for the Western Force. This was a big step in his professional career.
In 2010, Nick was part of the Australian Barbarians team. He played against England. Later that year, he won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games Sevens tournament in Delhi. This was a proud moment for him and Australia.
Nick made his Test debut for the Wallabies in 2012. He played against Argentina and helped the Wallabies win. In 2014, he left his Australian rugby contracts. He moved to Japan to play for the Coca-Cola Red Sparks club. This decision was made to help his family.
In 2016, Nick played for Stavanger RK in Norway. He helped them win the amateur Norwegian Rugby Union Championship.
Life Beyond Rugby
Nick Cummins is known for his strong Australian accent and fun personality. This has made him popular in advertising. Since 2015, he has been the face of Tradie underwear and workwear. He has also appeared in ads for Head & Shoulders shampoo and Iron Jack beer.
In 2017, he became an ambassador for Tourism Australia. He helped promote Australia as a travel destination. Nick also hosts a National Geographic show called Meanwhile In Australia. In this show, he travels around Australia, sharing stories about people and places.
In 2018, Nick starred in the sixth season of The Bachelor Australia. He also co-hosted the Australian version of Ultimate Beastmaster, a Netflix series.
In 2020, Nick took part in the reality show SAS Australia. He was one of only three contestants to pass the tough selection process. In 2023, he joined I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Australia in South Africa.
