Shannon Parry

Shannon Parry
Parry in 2018
Date of birth (1989-10-27) 27 October 1989 (age 35)
Place of birthBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
Height1.7 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight70 kg (154 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010–23 Australia 24 (0)
National sevens team
Years Team Comps
2013–Present Australia 17
Medal record
Women's rugby sevens
Representing  Australia
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2016 Rio de Janeiro Team competition
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place 2018 Gold Coast Team competition

Shannon Michelle Parry OAM (born 27 October 1989) is a former Australian rugby player. She represented Australia in 24 tests and appeared in four Rugby World Cup's, in 2010, 2014, 2017 and 2021. She won a gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, and also competed at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Rugby career

2010–13

Parry was a member of the Wallaroos squad at the 2010 Rugby World Cup that finished in third place. She made her test debut in the tournament in her sides opening game against Wales.[7][8] She was named in the Australian sevens squad to the 2013 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Moscow, they went into the tournament as defending champions.[9]

2014–18

Parry was in Australia's 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup squad.[10] She was co-captain of Australia's team at the 2016 Olympics, defeating New Zealand in the final to win the inaugural Olympic gold medal in the sport.[11]

In 2017, Parry was named Captain of the Wallaroos squad. She won a silver medal as part of the sevens team at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast.[12]

2020–22

Parry was named in the Australia squad for the Rugby sevens at the 2020 Summer Olympics.[13] The team came second in the pool round but then lost to Fiji 14-12 in the quarterfinals.[14]

Parry was named in Australia's squad for the 2022 Pacific Four Series in New Zealand.[15][16] She then made the Wallaroos squad for a two-test series against the Black Ferns at the Laurie O'Reilly Cup.[17][18] She was selected in the team again for the delayed 2022 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.[19][20]

2023

Parry announced her retirement from rugby on May 15.[7] Her 13 year career ended on a winning note after her sides 22–5 victory over Fiji at the Allianz Stadium.[21][22]

References

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  4. ^ "Australia's Olympic Sevens squads announced". Rugby News.net.au. 2016. Archived from the original on 21 December 2016. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
  5. ^ "Australia name a mix of veterans, young guns for men's, women's Olympic sevens squads". ESPN.com.au. 15 July 2016. Archived from the original on 23 July 2016. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
  6. ^ "Key players return as Australia name Olympic sevens squads". worldrugby.org. 2016. Archived from the original on 30 October 2017. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
  7. ^ a b Williamson, Nathan (15 May 2023). "Shannon Parry announces retirement". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  8. ^ Patterson, Emily (15 May 2023). "Olympic hero calls time on 'incredible journey'". wwos.nine.com.au. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  9. ^ Sporting Sheilas (2 June 2013). "Shannon Parry Named in Rugby Sevens Squad to Defend World Cup Title". Archived from the original on 23 July 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
  10. ^ Sean (RUGBY15.CO.ZA) (16 June 2014). "Wallaroos Finalise IRB Women's Rugby World Cup Squad". Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  11. ^ "Australia wins gold in women's rugby sevens". Sky News. 9 August 2016. Archived from the original on 9 August 2016. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
  12. ^ "Wallaroos captain Shannon Parry calls time on career after historic run". www.rugbypass.com. 14 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  13. ^ Williamson, Nathan (2 July 2021). "Australia announces Olympic Sevens squads | Latest Rugby News | RUGBY.com.au". www.rugby.com.au.
  14. ^ "Australian Olympic Team for Tokyo 2021". The Roar. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  15. ^ Williamson, Nathan (19 May 2022). "Wallaroos announce squad for Pacific Four". wallaroos.rugby. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  16. ^ Woods, Melissa (19 May 2022). "Nine new Wallaroos for Pacific Four rugby". 7NEWS. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
  17. ^ "Wallaroos name 32-player squad". ESPN.com. 2 August 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  18. ^ "Maya Stewart, Emily Robinson, and Asatasi Lafai named in Wallaroos squad to face Black Ferns". nsw.rugby. 2 August 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  19. ^ Williamson, Nathan (7 September 2022). "Wallaroos confirm Rugby World Cup squad". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
  20. ^ Worthington, Sam (7 September 2022). "Rugby stars to play two World Cups in a month". wwos.nine.com.au. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
  21. ^ "Wallaroos skipper Shannon Parry retires on winning note against Fijiana". The Guardian. 20 May 2023. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  22. ^ Williamson, Nathan (20 May 2023). "Wallaroos send off Parry in style with Fijiana victory". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 20 May 2023.