Women’s rugby trains for Games

In the quest to claim the inaugural Commonwealth Games gold for Women’s Rugby 7s, the Australian Women’s Rugby 7s team have announced the Sunshine Coast as their pre-Games training destination.
The reigning Olympic Games gold medallists will arrive at their Caloundra base following the official Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, and will train at the Sunshine Coast Stadium from 5-11 April, 2018.
The Women’s Rugby 7s competition is in the second week of the Games.
Mayor Mark Jamieson said the announcement by the Australian Women’s Rugby 7s team added to a number of overseas’ nations that have chosen the high-quality facilities in our region for their pre-Games training base.
Australian Women’s Rugby 7s team Head Coach Tim Walsh said the Sunshine Coast Stadium was an amazing facility that would allow them to put the final touches on their campaign before taking on the best rugby nations from across the world.
A ‘community get active and involved’ session will be held during the team’s visit with the opportunity for the community to get up-close with the players.