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Pomare, Kavoa Retire From Wallaroos as Rugby Australia Resets Women’s 15s

Rugby Australia is elevating Sam Needs to interim coach and scheduling at least 10 Tests next year.

Wallaroos duo retires from Test rugby

Overview

  • Trilleen Pomare ends her international career with 43 caps, the second-most in Wallaroos history, after debuting in 2017 and playing at three World Cups.
  • Lydia Kavoa retires after a rapid rise from discovering rugby in the Navy to debuting in 2024 at age 30 and switching from back-row to loosehead prop in 54 days.
  • Both players made their final Test appearances in Australia’s quarter-final loss to eventual finalists Canada on September 14, 2025.
  • Rugby Australia has confirmed assistant coach Sam Needs as interim head coach following Jo Yapp’s return to the UK.
  • Next year’s schedule will feature at least 10 Tests, including tours of the United States and Europe, as part of increased resourcing for the women’s 15s program.