Women in Rugby Leadership Program

The Women in Rugby Leadership Program has been developed to create capacity and capability within the rugby landscape and to increase female participation at all levels of the game
Congratulations to our successful applicants for the 2025 Leadership Program:

Linda Hutton - NSWRU

Ash Knight - QRU

Kylie Kook - ACT & SNSWRU

Mel Kawa - RV

Silei Etuale - RV

Debby Carley - RWA

Janine Briggs - RWA

Rugby Australia Female Leadership Program

2025 marks the fourth year of the Rugby Australia Female Leadership Program, with over 30 female MO’s, coaches, MU and club administration staff, having previously benefited from this professional development initiative.

This year, the program will focus on a select group of female leaders from across the rugby landscape in Australia. It will offer a tailored experience, designed to enhance leadership and mentoring skills.