06/03/2026
From picking up rugby at 18 to founding the Victorian Asian Rugby Club and being selected for the 2026 Rugby Australia Female Leadership Program, Tiffany Leung’s journey shows how far rugby can take you, on and off the field.
“I realised there was a sport where every body type had a place”
Rugby quickly became more than just a game.
Through leadership roles within her club and the wider rugby community, Tiff discovered opportunities that went far beyond playing.
“I started attending meetings with governing bodies, sponsors and businesses, it opened my eyes to how much more there is to rugby than just being an athlete.”
With no field access, no funding and no established connections, Tiff built the Victorian Asian Rugby Club from the ground up, driven by a belief that representation matters.
“If I, as an Asian girl, can thrive in rugby, everyone else can too.”
For Tiff, the future of women’s rugby in Victoria is about opportunity. Stronger competitions, clearer pathways, and more girls seeing what’s possible through the game.
And she believes programs like HER Rugby Academy play an important role in that future.
“It’s important for girls to have role models to look up to, so they understand why they’re training and what they’re working towards.”
Leadership. Representation. Opportunity.
This is HERstory
