Rugby star to join Australian schoolgirls on the world stage

RISING rugby star Chloe Sivewright will have the chance to rub shoulders with the best junior talent in the country and overseas after making the Australian Schoolgirls sevens team.

She will head to Auckland, New Zealand to play in the Global Youth sevens tournament between December 19-21.

It was established in 2016, with some of the world’s best youth sevens showcasing their skills and talent on a global stage.

The 17-year-old attends Richmond River High School and plays for the Lismore Rugby Club.

Chloe enjoyed a breakout year where she was dominant in the Far North Coast women’s competition.

She made the NSW under-18s schoolgirls team which launched her into national selection.

The tenacious fullback is one of the only players in the team who hasn’t been been part of a boarding or private school system.

 

“It’s a great opportunity for someone from this area and something I’m really looking forward to,” Chloe said.

“I was hoping it might happen, but you never know, this will be the furthest I’ve been for rugby.

“I already know a couple of the girls going and I just want to learn as much as I can and make the most of it.”

The schoolgirls team will play alongside the Australian under-18 team which has players from the Wallaroos system.

Chloe turned heads locally this season with her performances in the Far North Coast competition.

She was named best and fairest and was also the highest point scorer and top try scorer in the women’s 10 competition.

 

She was also player of the match in a losing grand final effort against Ballina

Her efforts have carried over to the representative level where she continues to impress national selectors and coaches.

NSW Rugby development officer Will Campbell is based on the Far North Coast and has overseen her development.

“To get someone in this side from outside the GPS and rugby schools in Queensland is huge and Chloe really deserves it,” he said.

“She’s been very impressive this year, travelling around the country for tournaments and putting extra work in.

“She is an exceptional talent, she never skips a training session and can create something out of nothing on the field.”

The trip is self funded, with a financial support page set up at https://asf.org.au/campaigns/australian-schools-rugby-union/australian-schools-rugby–chloe-sivewright?modalOpen=false