Rugby Australia's new women's high-performance boss sets lofty goals (opens original article in a new tab)

Tim Walsh, known for leading Australia's women's sevens to Olympic and Commonwealth Games success, has been appointed as Rugby Australia's director of women's high-performance. His role involves aligning the Wallaroos (15-a-side) and sevens programs, transitioning the Wallaroos to a full-time program, and preparing for the 2029 Women's Rugby World Cup. Walsh is confident in the team's potential to achieve significant progress, drawing from his experience with the sevens squad's professional development.

• Tim Walsh appointed as Rugby Australia's director of women's high-performance to align Wallaroos and sevens programs.
• RA aims to transition Wallaroos to a full-time program ahead of the 2029 Women's Rugby World Cup.
• Walsh believes the Wallaroos can achieve success similar to the Australian women's sevens team's progression to Olympic gold.