Lauren Brown

Lauren Brown, born on 18 April 1995 in Gold Coast, Queensland, is an Australian rugby league footballer known for her versatility across sports. Initially playing rugby league as a child, she switched to soccer at age 12 due to injury and joined Brisbane Roar and Newcastle Jets in the W-League, representing Australia in the 2011 AFC U-16 Women's Championship.

Transitioning to rugby sevens, Brown played for Griffith University in 2017 and Bond University in 2018, debuting for Australia in the Rugby Sevens Series in Japan. Returning to rugby league in 2020, she joined Burleigh Bears, earning Player of the Match in their Holcim Cup Grand Final victory. She then signed with Brisbane Broncos Women, debuting in the NRLW season and contributing significantly, including a standout performance as hooker in the Grand Final against Sydney Roosters.

In November 2020, Brown made her State of Origin debut for Queensland, starting at centre and scoring four goals in a victory over New South Wales. She later moved to Gold Coast Titans Women, where she started at Half Back in the 2023 NRLW Grand Final but faced defeat against Newcastle Knights.

Awards include the 2020 NRLW Grand Final win with Brisbane Broncos and being runners-up with Gold Coast Titans in 2023.