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Nick Feakes (born 4 July 1995 in Canberra) is a professional rugby union player from Australia. His primary position is fullback, though he has also played at scrum-half and fly-half. Feakes currently plays for American professional club NOLA Gold in Major League Rugby.

Early Life
Born in Canberra, Feakes grew up in the Philipines, Laos and Australia. Feakes attended school at Vientiane International School and later Campbell High School and Dickson College when he returned to Australia. Feakes has two younger sisters. His father, John, is currently the Australian ambassador to Fiji. His mother, Anna, is retired. She previously worked for Australian Aid.

Lindenwood University
After graduating high school Feakes earned a rugby scholarship to Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri. During his time at Lindenwood University Feakes helped the Lions win the College 7s National Championship twice in 2017 and 2018. In both years Feakes was the leading try-scorer and MVP of the tournament. In 2018 Feakes was also part of the Lindenwood team that won the 2018 Collegiate Rugby Championships in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Feakes scored a hat-trick of tries in the Lions 17-7 semi-final victory over Life University. The Lions went on to defeat UCLA 26-7 in the final. Feakes got his first chance to represent the United States when he was selected to play for the Collegiate All-Americans (U23) in their 55-10 win against Major League Rugby side Glendale Raptors. A week later, Feakes captained the Collegiate All Americans 7s team, alongside Harley Wheeler, to a third placed finish at the 2018 Rugbytown 7's tournament. After the tournament, Feakes and teammate Wheeler were named in the all-tournament team.

NOLA Gold
In October 2018, Feakes signed a one-year contract with the NOLA Gold of Major League Rugby.