Australian Women’s Sevens trio sign new contracts

Australian Women’s Sevens veterans, Sharni Williams, Shannon Parry and Alicia Quirk have committed to the Aussie Sevens program, locking themselves in until the end of 2020. 

Parry and Williams have been the side’s Co-Captains since 2015 and have steered the squad to a Gold Medal at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games and to two HSBC Sevens World Series titles. Both players have also been involved in the Buildcorp Wallaroos program, having earned 12 and 19 caps respectively. 

Quirk, originally a touch footballer from Wagga Wagga, was one of the converts to Rugby Sevens when the program turned professional and has since then forged her way as one of the fiercest defenders and most skillful ballplayers on the World Series circuit. 

Australian Women’s Sevens Head Coach, John Manenti said: “These three women are outstanding Rugby players and leaders within our squad. 

“They all have such passion and drive for the program and for the game, wanting to see it grow and you can see this enthusiasm in the way they still throw themselves at everything. 

“This year stands a massive year for the squad as we fight to secure Olympic qualification and to have these three as a part of our plans is the wind in our sails as we charge through our pre-season.” 

The Australian Women’s Sevens side will kick off their quest for Olympic Qualification with the first leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Colorado on October 20.