UniRoos Teams Announced for the 2026 FISU World University Rugby Sevens Championship

Posted 14th August 2026

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The Australian UniRoos (UniRoos) teams have been selected to compete at the 2026 FISU World University Rugby Sevens Championship, with student-athletes from ten Australian universities set to represent the green and gold in Stellenbosch, South Africa, from 4–6 September 2026.

The championship will bring together university Rugby Sevens teams from around the world for three days of international action, with Australia contesting in both the men’s and women’s competitions.

The UniRoos will face a strong international field, consisting of South Africa, Canada, Japan, Argentina, France, Mexico, Ireland, USA, Chile, Norway, Uganda, Zimbabwe and Botswana.

They will be looking to build on their performances from the 2024 FISU World University Rugby Sevens Championship, where the women’s team finished fourth and the men placed fifth.

Head of Delegation Tameka Collins and Team Manager Sarah Hynes will oversee the UniRoos, with Women’s Head Coach James Erwin and Assistant Coach Nathan Spooner, and Men’s Head Coach Daniel Nethery and Assistant Coach Campbell Thomson, leading the squads throughout their campaign in Stellenbosch.

Support The UniRoos

Representing the UniRoos on the world stage at a FISU World University Championship is a significant opportunity for these students who have dedicated years of training to reaching this level. However, travelling internationally to compete can also create additional financial pressures, with most of the trip being self-funded by the students.

A fundraising page has been established through the Australian Sports Foundation to help reduce the financial burden for the UniRoos as they prepare to represent Australia in Stellenbosch.

To support the UniRoos, visit | Rugby 7s Men’s & Women’s Teams – 2026 World University Champs

The full men’s and women’s UniRoos teams can be found below.

UniRoos Women’s Team – 2026 FISU World University Rugby Sevens Championship

UniRoo	University	Degree
Bonnie Brewer	University of Canberra	Bachelor of Communication and Media (Sport Media)
Tahlia Evans	The University of Queensland	Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours)
Leilani Hills	Griffith University	Bachelor of Education
Kya Horridge	The University of Queensland	Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours)
Jordan Jackson	University of the Sunshine Coast	Bachelor of Secondary Education / Bachelor of Science
Sonrae Lui	University of Canberra	Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement)
Kianna Maclean	University of the Sunshine Coast	Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Recreation and Outdoor Environmental Studies
Dani Martens	Australian Catholic University	Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Reese Orcher	The University of Queensland	Bachelor of Health, Sport and Physical Education
Maronay Smuts	University of Canberra	Bachelor Sports and Exercise Science
Abbi Spooner	Queensland University of Technology	Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
Brianna Worsfold	The University of Sydney	Bachelor of Science (Honours)

UniRoos Men’s Team – 2026 FISU World University Rugby Sevens Championship

UniRoo	University	Degree
Shaun Byrne	The University of Newcastle	Bachelor of Construction Management
Zander Esterhuizen	Australian Catholic College	Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Van Habgood	The University of Newcastle	Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
Heath Hall-Muir	UNSW Sydney	Masters of Financial Analysis
Finlay Harris	The University of Queensland	Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Xavier Howard	The University of Queensland	Bachelor of Advanced business
Mitchell Moss	The University of Queensland	Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Milo Plastow	Queensland University of Technology	Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Drew Sellers	Macquarie University	Doctor of Physiotherapy
Aidan Wearne	The University of Sydney	Doctorate of Physiotherapy