Wallaroo players including Sera Naiqama, Grace Hamilton, Layne Morgan and Arabella McKenzie post a statement to social media slamming Rugby Australia.
Wallaroos unite to demand fair treatment from Rugby AustraliaAustralia's top female rugby players presented a united front in their criticism of Rugby Australia.abc.net.au/news/wallaroos-unite-to-demand-fair-treatment-from-rugby-australia/102755238Rugby Australia says it knows it "has a long way to go" following the nation's top female rugby players calling it out over a lack of funding and alleged favouritism towards male athletes in the sport.
The statement includes allegations of flying the Wallaroos economy while the Wallabies fly business class, and failing to offer women full-time contracts. "It's time for the chairman, board, and CEO to prioritise the future of Australian women's rugby and allocate adequate resources. The future of our games hangs in the balance. It's your move, Rugby Australia."Rugby Australia responded with a statement on Monday saying it would continue to involve the Wallaroos playing group, through The Rugby Union Players Association "in all planning and developments regarding investment in Women's Rugby".
It also said it would continue to meet with the elected Super W representatives from each Super W team.Almost every current Wallaroos player posted the same letter to Rugby Australia on social media platforms on Sunday.
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