Chris Mickelson
| Born | 7 March 2003 Canberra, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 109 kg (240 lb; 17 st 2 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | UC Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Chris Mickelson (born 7 March 2003) is an Australian rugby union player, who plays for the Brumbies in the Super Rugby. His preferred position is hooker.[1]
Early career
Mickelson was born in Canberra and grew up in the area.[2] He originally attended Brindabella Christian College before moving to UC Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra where he completed his schooling and earned selection for the ACT team for the 2019 Australian Schools tournament.[3] He has been playing rugby since the age of four, when he joined Uni-Norths Owls' junior sides, the team he has represented at club level since.[4] Outside of rugby, he is a qualified electrician.[5]
Professional career
Mickelson's first professional experience was in America, when he joined the San Diego Legion for the 2024 Major League Rugby season, making eight appearances across the season.[6] After returning to club level, he won the Macdougall Medal,[7] and was named in the Brumbies side for the 2025 Super Rugby AUS competition.[8] Following this, he was named in the Brumbies squad for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season as a development player.[9] He made his debut for the side in Round 13, coming on as a replacement against the Force, scoring a try.[10]
References
- ^ "Chris Mickelson". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 10 May 2026.
- ^ "From the Barn to GIO Stadium: Chris Mickelson's Potential Brumbies Debut". Uni-Norths Owls. 6 May 2026. Retrieved 10 May 2026.
- ^ "Australian Schools: Teams announced for revamped 2019 Championship". Rugby News. 7 July 2019. Retrieved 10 May 2026.
- ^ "Chris wore an Owls jersey 'when he was in nappies'. Now he realises a dream". Canberra Times. 8 May 2026. Retrieved 10 May 2026.
- ^ "From electrician to rugby hero: Chris Mickelson's dream debut". Rugby Pass. 9 May 2026. Retrieved 10 May 2026.
- ^ "MLR 2024: Old Glory DC vs San Diego Legion - ARN Guide". Americas Rugby News. 22 March 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2026.
- ^ "Mickelson and Morrison take home top honours at the 2025 ACT & SNSW Community Rugby Awards". ACT Rugby. 27 August 2025. Retrieved 10 May 2026.
- ^ "Brumbies name 'exciting blend' for Super Rugby Aus squad" (Press release). ACT Brumbies. 20 August 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ^ "ACT Brumbies announce 'exciting' squad for 2026 Swyftx Super Rugby Pacific" (Press release). ACT Brumbies. 6 November 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
- ^ "Dream Debut! Delight as Mickelson ignites GIO Stadium and seals Brumbies win". ACT Brumbies. 9 May 2026. Retrieved 10 May 2026.