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2025 HSBC SVNS Series Rookie of the Year candidate Kaitlin Shave has her sights set on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, billed as one of three Australia Women’s Week players who have extended their contracts.
Kahli Henwood, former Global Youth Sevens standouts Amahli Hala and Shave have extended to the LA Games. Henwood went to the Paris Olympics as injury cover and was given the chance to play after Shave was ruled out.
Shave made his debut on the world’s first sevens circuit a few years ago at the Dubai Sevens and was later recognized for an impressive rookie campaign. The Aussie has been shortlisted for ROTY honors alongside Canada’s Carissa Norsten and Argentina’s Juan Stella.
The former track sprinter was selected for the Paris Olympics but suffered a knee injury. Henwood was then brought into the playing team, having never played in the SVNS Series before.
Hala has signed a new two-year deal with the program and the Queenslander is chasing what will be her first Olympic appearance. The Coomera product has previously played for Australia in the U18s Girls Sevens and won the 2023 Global Youth Sevens.
“Kaitlin has come back from a knee injury and found incredible form during the 2025/26 World Cup winning season,” said Director of Women’s High Performance Tim Walsh.
“Having matured into a world-class player with a powerful point differential, Kaitlin has found a habit of scoring game-winning tries that are no longer remembered for winning New Zealand Valladolid.
“Amahli is nearing the end of her international Sevens apprenticeship and is more than ready to stamp her authority on the world stage.
“A relentless competitor, an engine always full of fuel and a desire to be better makes her a respected Aussie Sevens rugby player.
“The ubiquitous Kahli is always reliable, composed and versatile. She sets standards, competes for everything and is authentic in every way.”
