Australia's Rugby Sevens squads to move to Brisbane ahead of 2032 Games

Brisbane is set to become the new hub for Australian Rugby Sevens, with both men's and women's national squads relocating to a state-of-the-art training facility at the Ballymore Stadium complex. This strategic move is part of a significant redevelopment project aimed at preparing the city for the 2032 Olympic Games.

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Queensland is the new home of Rugby Sevens and the Wallaroos because organisations want to be part of what we are building here in Queensland.

The "Teams in Gold Facility" will be constructed as part of the broader revitalization of Ballymore, a venue steeped in rugby union history in Queensland. The complex will not only house the Sevens teams but also serve as a base for the women's national 15-a-side team, the Wallaroos, and accommodate the Wallabies men's test team during their stays in Queensland.

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Having national teams based in Queensland at Ballymore only grows the game and encourages more kids to dream of pulling on the green and gold one day.

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli highlighted the move as a testament to the state's growing appeal for national sporting organizations. He expressed confidence that basing the national teams at Ballymore will further boost the sport's popularity and inspire young Australians to pursue their rugby dreams. Australia has a strong record in Rugby Sevens, having won the inaugural women's gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics and achieving fourth-place finishes in recent tournaments.

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This is an historic moment for Australian Rugby and the benefits from today's announcement will be felt for generations.

Rugby Australia chief Phil Waugh described the announcement as a "historic moment," emphasizing the long-term benefits for the sport. The upgrade of Ballymore Stadium into an 8,000-capacity, multipurpose venue will transform it into a world-class high-performance center, ensuring its continued relevance in the global rugby landscape.

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The major upgrade of Ballymore will ensure the game's spiritual home in Queensland will evolve into a high-performance centre of excellence to rival any around the rugby world.