Nick Cummins

Former Wallabies Player, Author & Motivational Speaker

Former Wallabies star and bestselling author, Nick Cummins energises audiences with humour, resilience and stories from elite sport and life as The Honey Badger.

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Nick Cummins is a former Australian Wallabies rugby union player, best known to fans as The Honey Badger. Renowned for his charisma, flamboyance and never-say-die approach on the field, Nick earned his iconic nickname for embodying the toughness, fearlessness and resilience of the animal itself.

Nick represented Australia in 15 Test matches for the Wallabies, made a season-long appearance with the Australian Sevens squad, and won a Commonwealth Games silver medal. His professional rugby career included senior rugby with the Western Force and a stint playing in Japan. His Test debut came in 2012 against Argentina in Rosario, with his international career concluding against France in Sydney in 2014.

Following his retirement from professional rugby, Nick has become a highly sought-after guest speaker. His off-the-cuff humour, colourful storytelling and authentic personality captivate audiences from all walks of life. Drawing on experiences from elite sport, extensive global travel and a series of daring adventures—including ice climbing and bobsledding in Canada—Nick delivers talks that are equal parts entertaining, inspiring and refreshingly honest.

Famous for his post-match quotes and viral one-liners, Nick quickly built a strong social media following, attracting the attention of publishers, major brands and television networks. He is the author of two books, Tales of The Honey Badger and Adventures of The Honey Badger, the latter co-written with his father, Mark Cummins.

Nick has also collaborated with global fashion brand The Iconic and wrote, produced and starred in a project for National Geographic Channel. Whether on stage or screen, Nick brings energy, humour and authenticity, leaving audiences motivated and entertained.