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2006 National Women's Championships

The ARU's National Women's Championships are being held in the Sydney on the week commencing 3 July 2006.

There are eight teams; Sydney and Sydney A, NSW Country, Queensland, ACT & Southern NSW, Victoria, South Australia and National Indigenous. The competition will be held at Campbell Oval at Macquarie University.

At the completion of the championship a 36 player Wallaroo Squad will be announced. This squad will assemble at Sydney Academy of Sport, Narrabeen for a four day World Cup camp from Friday 7 July - Tuesday 11 July.

At the completion of the World Cup camp a 26 player Wallaroo Team will be announced. This team wil assemble at Sydney Academy of Sport, Narrabeen for a four day World Cup assembly from Wednesday 23 August - Sunday 27 August.

Draw - South Australia (AEST)

1.50pm, Tuesday 4 July - Queensland v South Australia
[12.25pm or 3.15] Wednesday 5 July - South Australia v [NSW County or Sydney A] (subject to the results on 4 July)
Friday 7 July - Finals

The Team

Rachel Stevens (VCAPT) - Port Adelaide
Vanessa Knevitt - Southern Suburbs
Maryann Longstaff - Southern Suburbs
Michelle Loyson - Port Adelaide
Emma Yates (VCAPT) - Southern Suburbs
Rachael Collett - Port Adelaide
Bec Stacey - Burnside
Kellee Madden - Southern Surburbs
Alex Johannson - Southern Surburbs
Aryn Perryman - Southern Surburbs
Abby Chitty - Port Adelaide
Katie Reynolds - Old Collegians
Sarah Gardner (CAPT) - Southern Surburbs
Lea Fry - Port Adelaide
Bec Smith (VCAPT) - Port Adelaide
Melissa Dean - Port Adelaide
Kim Evans - Old Collegians
Meagan Fowler - Port Adelaide
Suzanne Brooks - Old Collegians
Tara Naige - Old Collegians
Lee Fata - Burnside
Kathryn Van Diemen - Burnside
Coach: Glen Millar
A.Coach: Kerry Telford
Manager: Sara Stacey
Trainer: Sara Stacey

Emails & encouragement:

From: Rob Nelson - SA Rugby [mailto:Rob.Nelson@sarugby.com.au] Sent: Friday, 30 June 2006 2:00 PM To: Kim Evans Subject: RE: Women's Rugby

Dear Kim

Could you please pass on my best wishes to the team for a safe, enjoyable and successful tournament in Sydney. A special 'good luck' to those girls vying for national selection.

All the best Rob.

News & pictures

Official photographer's site:
http://www.seiserphotography.com/cgi-bin/index.pl?page=1&where=image_dir='Sports+Photography%2FRugby+Union%2FWomens+Rugby-Rep%2FSouth+Australia/

4th of July:
South Australia 0 v brisbane 72
The scoreline does not reflect the effort and determination of a young growing team. The girls are battered and bruised but not broken. They look forward to meeting Sydney A tomorrow at 12.25pm.

5th of July:
Lost to Sydney A 54 nil. Despite another loss, the team performed well in patches. The national coach claims this is the best team he has seen SA field. Tomorrow, we play National Indigenous at 935.

6th of July:
Last game for Nationals:
South Australia 10 v Lloyd McDermott National Indigenous 12
Lito Fata was selected to join the 37 woman squad for the Wallaroos, with the final 22 being named during the week.