Nikora Broughton (born 5 September 2001)[1] is a New Zealand rugby union player, who currently plays as a loose forward for Bay of Plenty in New Zealand's domestic National Provincial Championship competition[2] and will play for the Highlanders in Super Rugby Pacific from 2023.
On 4 September 2019, he was named in the Bay of Plenty Toa (Under 19) team for that year's Jock Hobbs Memorial National U19 tournament.
[9] In April 2021, Broughton played for the Chiefs Under 20 squad that won the first ever Super Rugby Aotearoa Under 20 tournament that was held in Taupō, after remaining unbeaten in all three rounds.
[13] On 27 July 2021, Broughton was named in the Bay of Plenty wider training group for the 2021 Bunnings NPC season.
[16] As a result of his good performance for Bay of Plenty, Broughton was one of five young players who were invited to train with the Chiefs ahead of the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season.