Overview

• RA committed to a minimum of 10 Wallaroos Tests annually from 2026 through 2029, including Pacific Four and the new WXV series, with tours to the USA and Europe confirmed.
• Player contracting for the 2026 season begins immediately to preserve continuity into the next World Cup cycle.
• An interim panel will lead the team through the 2026 Pacific Four: Sam Needs as interim head coach, Gill Bourke as interim assistant, and Andy Friend as technical advisor.
• The announcement follows reports of proposed reductions to the women’s budget, while RA acknowledged Women’s High Performance Manager Jaime Fernandez has stepped down.
• Plans for the Super Rugby Women season remain unresolved, with expansion options discussed as funding constraints persist.