ACT Brumbies Women

ACT Brumbies Women

Union	Rugby Australia ACT and Southern NSW
Founded	2017;8 years ago (2017)
Location	Canberra, ACT, Australia
Region	Australian Capital Territory, Southern New South Wales
Coach(es)	Andy Friend
Captain(s)	Siokapesi Palu
League(s)	Super Rugby Women's
2024	4th overall
1st kit 2nd kit
Official website
www.brumbies.com.au

The ACT Brumbies Women are an Australian rugby union team based in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT). The team competes in the annual Super W competition. They have competed in every edition since Rugby Australia announced that a national women's rugby competition would be launched in 2018. ^[1]

History

The Brumbies only managed one win against the Melbourne Rebels during the inaugural season of Super W in 2018.^{[ citation needed ]}

In 2019 there was a change to the finals format with an additional playoff match added for the teams which finished second and third during the regular season. The Brumbies finished the regular season in third place and played in the playoffs against Queensland, but they were defeated 10–39. ^[2]

The Brumbies completed the 2020 Super W season in third place after the playoff and final was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ^[3]

In September 2024, Andy Friend was announced as the new Head Coach for the Super Rugby Women's 2025 season. ^{[4] [5]}

Current squad

On 29 January 2025, the squad for the 2025 season was announced. ^{[6] [7]}

ACT Brumbies Super Rugby Women's squad
Props Sally Fuesaina Keia Mae Sagapolu Sanele Iroha Kishimoto Hannah Stewart Hookers Tania Naden Ella Hopper Locks Ashley Fernandez Easter Savelio Jess Grant Lily Bone	Loose forwards Siokapesi Palu (c) Lydia Kavoa Tabua Tuinakauvadra Katalina Amosa Chioma Enyi Edwina Munns-Cook Piper Rankmore Scrum-halves Ella Ryan Bonnie Brewer Jay Huriwai Fly-halves Faitala Moleka Manua Moleka	Centres Merania Paraone Harmony Ioane Bienne Terita Martha Fua Outside backs Biola Dawa Ashlea Bishop Ana Naimasi Gabrielle Petersen Kyah Little Charlie Brigstocke Demi Hayes Tia Hinds
(cc) Denotes team co-captains, Bold denotes internationally capped and ST indicated short-term cover.

Season standings

Super W

Year	Pos	Pld	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	BP	Pts	Play-offs
2024	4th	5	2	0	3	108	139	−31	2	10	Lost to New South Wales in playoff
2023	3rd	5	2	0	3	105	106	–1	0	10	Lost to Queensland in playoff
2022	4th	5	1	1	3	78	99	–21	0	8	Did not compete
2021	3rd, Pool A	3	1	0	2	46	48	–2	2	6	Lost to Melbourne in playoff
2020	3rd	4	2	0	2	74	97	−23	1	9	Lost to Queensland in playoff
2019	3rd	4	2	0	2	86	50	+36	1	9	Lost to Queensland in playoff
2018	4th	4	1	0	3	57	103	–46	1	5	Did not compete

References

1. "Super W: Rugby Australia announces national women's competition, but advocate slams lack of player wages". ABC . 13 December 2017. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
2. Newman, Beth (5 April 2019). "Super W: Queensland take 2018 lessons into competition decider". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
3. Decent, Tom (3 April 2020). "Waratahs crowned Super W champions as season called off". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
4. "Andy Friend signs on as Super Rugby Women's Head Coach for 2025". brumbies.rugby. 11 September 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
5. Doran, Christy (9 December 2024). "Andy Friend is back at the Brumbies in a surprise role - 13 years after being let go". The Roar. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
6. "2025 Super Rugby Women's Squad Announcement". brumbies.rugby. 29 January 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
7. Williamson, Nathan (29 January 2025). "Super Rugby Women's squads confirmed for 2025 season". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 7 February 2025.

External links

• Official website