The 21-year-old swim star was competing against the rugby winger in a ferocious game of murderball when the incident, which you can watch in the video above, unfolded. 'Honey Badger' Nick Cummins has been called out for being 'reckless' in SAS challenges involving female contestants. Offering Junior Rugby Nicholas Mark Cummins (born 5 October 1987) is a former Australian professional rugby union player living in Sydney. Cummins appeared as one of the hosts for Team Australia on the third season of Ultimate Beastmaster, a Netflix original series. [3][5] He attended St Francis' College in Crestmead,[3] where he starred in the swimming pool and on the athletics track, as well as on the rugby field. A documentary series in which he travels around Australia gathering stories of people and places along the road. Sporting Club located in Bryanston, Johannesburg. The 33-year-old rugby union player was sharing some of his most shameful memories in an emotional Honesty Test, where he said he regrets telling his father, Mark Cummins, to “F off” when he tried to help him out of a “dark space”. 1. Nick Cummins AKA Honey Badger (and his glorious mustache) is officially The Bachelor 2018.. Also, if there's someone who needs a roasting... 4.7. [10][11][12] As well as featuring in small TV campaigns for Head & Shoulders in 2014[13] and beer company Iron Jack over Christmas in late 2017. His usual position was wing.[1][2]. Rugby Sevens Worldwide. Cummins is also known by his nickname The Honey Badger, bestowed on him after he drew inspiration from the fierce nature of the honey badger and attempted to think like the animal in defence. Former Australian swimming team member Shayna Jack has been injured after copping a crunching tackle from ex-Wallabies star Nick Cummins during filming for SAS Australia.. Australian rugby player Nick Cummins is known for his colourful language — here are some of his best quotes. Cummins was born in Port Macquarie, New South Wales. Share 1 of 8. His usual position was wing. Biography. Many argued the professional union player was too aggressive on Monday despite being challenged by Sabrina, and the sentiment remained consistent last night after the pro player’s brutal tackle took out Olympic Swimmer Shayna Jack in a game of murderball. 2 were here. [1][2][3][4] He is also well known for starring in the sixth season of The Bachelor Australia. He made his Test debut on 6 October 2012, and played on the wing in the Wallabies 25–19 win over Argentina in Rosario. He played for the Western Force in Super Rugby and for Coca-Cola Red Sparks in the Japanese Top League. See all 13 reviews. [1] He made his Super Rugby debut for the Western Force in 2008, starting in the first round against the Sharks in Durban. Best Honey Badger quotes. Honey badgers are known for their strength, ferocity and toughness… which makes Nick Cummins, Honey Badger the perfect moniker for one of Australian Rugby’s most-loved characters. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. Fans have praised Nick ‘Honey Badger’ Cummins after he opened up about his dark past on SAS Australia last night.. 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Translation: "The distance between the team and a Super Rugby victory is approximately the width of a bee's appendage and there's a feeling that we will break through soon." Australian Professional Rugby Union Player. He played for the Western Force in Super Rugby and for Coca-Cola Red Sparks in the Japanese Top League. Chloe Fineman’s incredible celebrity impressions (Jimmy Fallon Show) 0:45 Former Western Force winger Nick Cummins, with his cult following of woolly wig, head-bandaged fans, will be back for the club's Global Rapid Rugby showcase series opener against a World XV on Friday March 22 at HBF Park. Sport Nick Cummins: Translating the 'Honey Badger' Updated 1344 GMT (2144 HKT) April 11, 2016. Nick Cummins aka Honey Badger. RUGBY player Nick ‘Honey Badger’ Cummins has gone fist to fist in the ring against AFLW player Sabrina Frederick. [1] Later that year, he moved to Perth after signing a two-year contract with the Western Force. Fun yarns for friends and family. See all. Nick ‘Honey Badger’ Cummins has stunned fans looking unrecognisable as he reveals his shock transformation post-SAS Australia having dropped 10kg in 14 days! Cummins, commonly known as the ‘Honey Badger’, headlines the Robbie Deans-coached side, which will open the Force’s 2019 Global Rapid Rugby exhibition series in Perth on March 22. Honey Badger punches AFLW star on SAS Australia reality show Graphic warning: Former rugby player Nick ‘Honey Badger’ Cummins punches AFLW star Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham on SAS Australia. In 2020, it was announced Cummins would be participating the Seven Network's reality program SAS Australia. According to The Daily Telegraph, the man who is also known as the Honey Badger is s pending lockdown with his new girlfriend in Seal Rocks, on the mid-north coast of New South Wales. 1 talking about this. But on Wednesday, Nick 'Honey Badger' Cummins looked almost unrecognisable as he herded cattle in the Northern Territory. Honey Badger eager for new experience March 20, 2019 . 3 years old, they have evolved from a social side, winning silverware in 4 tournaments in 2015, to an Open squad. Nick Cummins will … Because of Cummins' broad Australian accent and very Australian attitude, he has featured in several ad campaigns as an "Aussie Larrikin" character. The 33-year-old former rugby … In October 2017, he was an ambassador for Tourism Australia,[14] in a campaign which also featured Australian actor Lincoln Lewis. The Honey Badger, a former rugby player who carries some serious size, took to Instagram to share how the unrelenting challenge had taken it out of him. [1], In 2009, Cummins was invited to the Wallabies training camp prior to the northern Spring Tour, although injury prevented his involvement on that tour. We are a non-profit organisation and an official affiliate of Golden Lions Youth Rugby. The Honey Badger played his entire Super Rugby career with the Western Force, scoring 17 tries in his 87 appearances with the blue outfit. [6], Cummins played for the Perth Spirit team that reached the semi-final stage of the Australian Rugby Championship in 2007. We are proud sponsors of the HoneyBadger Rugby 7s Team. Team HoneyBadger - Elite Invitational 7s team, competing in London and surrounds. Nicholas Mark Cummins (born 5 October 1987) is a former Australian professional rugby union player living in Sydney. [1][2], On 4 July 2014 it was announced that Cummins would be released early from his Western Force and Australian Rugby Union contracts on compassionate grounds. The honey badger is coming home! On 14 March 2018, it was confirmed by Network Ten that Cummins would star in the sixth season of The Bachelor Australia in 2018.[18]. Honey Badger: "Geez, there's a bee's wanger in it and we're not far off." Cummins was the face of Tradie underwear and workwear for men in August 2015. The honey badger (Mellivora capensis), also known as the ratel (/ ˈ r eɪ t əl / or / ˈ r ɑː t əl /), is a mammal widely distributed in Africa, Southwest Asia, and the Indian subcontinent.Because of its wide range and occurrence in a variety of habitats, it is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.. I might take a few pointers and go to a stylist to sort myself out. [1], In 2007, Cummins was selected for the Australian Sevens squad and he was the top try scorer for the team at the IRB Sevens World Series. “I’ve been doing it (playing Super Rugby) a good five years now. In the video, he rattles off a series of jokes while herding cattle in a beige Akubra and matching workman’s shirt. On Wednesday, the 33-year-old NRL legend took to Instagram to debut a long, shaggy, unkempt beard - and honestly, we barely recognise him. Here are 28 of the best Nick ‘The Honey Badger’ Cummins quotes of all time; 1. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls. [7][8], In 2016, Cummins won his first Championship outside of junior rugby when he came on as a non-scoring substitute in the final of the amateur Norwegian Rugby Union Championship for Stavanger RK in their win against Oslo RK.[9]. Best Honey Badger quotes. He signed a new contract with Japanese club the Coca-Cola Red Sparks. [1][2], In 2012, Cummins was selected for the Australia squad for the inaugural Rugby Championship. After that, the Waratahs spent several minutes camped inside the home side's 22 but the Force crossed over for the game's opening try against the run of play. He announced he would be moving to Japan due to health concerns in his family. Photo: Seven. Nick is also the presenter of the National Geographic program Meanwhile In Australia. [6] He moved to Sydney in 2006, where he joined the Randwick rugby club and played for their grand final-winning Colts side that year. Nick Cummins AKA ‘The Honey Badger’ is set to make his return to the pitch later this month. 12 Apr 2014 ... — Super Rugby (@SuperRugby) April 12, 2014. They look all right. “The flamboyant French? [2] He was then selected in Australia's 28-man squad that travelled to South Africa as part of the 2010 Tri-Nations series, although he wasn't required to play. Wallabies star ‘Honey Badger’ sacrifices World Cup rugby dream to take care of his sick dad with move to cashed-up Japanese league. Bryanston Honey Badgers is a rugby club for kids. Nick Cummins aka the Honey Badger already had one shot at love on The Bachelor, and a wild new report claims he wants to come back again. Whilst neither Nick nor Alexandra have officially confirmed the relationship, the couple have been sharing photos and videos of themselves deep-sea diving at the location. Information about your device and internet connection, including your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Verizon Media websites and apps. We and our partners will store and/or access information on your device through the use of cookies and similar technologies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. [2], In 2010, he was selected for the Australian Barbarians and played in two home matches against England. Nick 'Honey Badger' Cummins reveals he lost 10kg on SAS Australia 26 Nov, 2020 09:19 PM 2 minutes to read Nick Cummins has revealed he lost 10kg in two weeks while filming SAS Australia. Australian rugby player Nick Cummins is known for his colourful language, here are some of the best Honey Badger quotes. … Also, if there's someone who needs a roasting... Fun yarns for friends and family. Honey Badger hat-trick leads flying Force. Cummins has represented Australia in international matches for both the Australian Sevens team and the Australian rugby team. Cummins has represented Australia in international matches for both the Australian Sevens team and the Australian rugby team. Yahoo is part of Verizon Media. Sabrina Frederick, Merrick Watts and Nick 'Honey Badger' Cummins pass selection. Our Boksmart certified volunteer coaches have a minimum of an IRB 1 coaching qualification, absolutely love rugby, and pass the love for the game onto our players. [2] One of eight siblings, he identifies as a Queenslander as he was raised in Logan City in Brisbane's south by his father Mark Cummins, who was a single dad. The recruits on SAS Australia. [2] Later that year, Cummins went to the Commonwealth Games Sevens tournament in Delhi, where he played in Australia's silver medal-winning team. In case you missed it, Honey Badger Bachelor is a former rugby union player with a larrikin sense of humour. 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