Australia’s women’s team will receive centralised part-time contracts from Rugby Australia ahead of hosting the Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2029; RA chair Hamish McLennan: “It is just the beginning, but the future for women’s rugby in Australia looks very bright”
Last Updated: 11/02/23 8:25am
Australian PM Anthony Albanese, Minister for Sport Anika Wells, Wallaroos head coach Jay Tregonning and members of the women’s rugby union team pose ahead of the announcement
Australia’s women’s team will receive centralised part-time contracts from Rugby Australia for the 2023 season as the nation moves towards a fully professional programme ahead of hosting the Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2029.
Rugby Australia announced that more than A$2 million of additional funding is to be injected into the sport for the coming campaign with up to 35 players to be centrally contracted.
“Australia hosting the Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2029 presents us with a great target for women’s rugby,” said RA chair Hamish McLennan.
“We want the Wallaroos to win our home World Cup, with a fully professional squad of heroes inspiring the next generation.
“Rugby Australia has committed additional funding into women’s rugby this year and is pushing hard for further investment and corporate support.
“It is just the beginning, but the future for women’s rugby in Australia looks very bright.”
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