Prior to her career as a rugby league player, Upton played touch football.Allen, Steph (15 November 2018) Rocky woman returns from touch Origin victorious, The Morning Bulletin. Retrieved 9 October 2020. She represented the Australian national side, the Emus, during the 2017 Trans Tasman series.Allen, Steph (3 May 2018) Rocky footy stars defeat Kiwis in Trans Tasman clash, The Morning Bulletin. Retrieved 9 October 2020. She also served as co-captain of the Queensland Cowboys during the NRL Touch competition in 2017.McKay, Pam (5 April 2017) Upton plays way into Aussie women's open team, The Morning Bulletin. Retrieved 9 October 2020. Upton has also played netball for local Central Queensland team, the Capricorn Claws.(5 December 2017) Claws name 19-member squad after weekend trials, The Morning Bulletin. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
