Alana Elisaia (born 26 April 1996) is an Australian rugby union player. She plays for the Wallaroos at international level and for the Queensland Reds in the Super W competition.

Alana Elisaia
Date of birth (1996-04-26) 26 April 1996 (age 28)
SchoolCleveland State High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018– Queensland Reds (0)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019–  Australia 2 (0)

Rugby career

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2018–22

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In 2018, Elisaia was part of the Queensland Reds inaugural squad for the first season of the Super W competition.[1] She scored a try for the Reds in the 2019 Super W season grand final, however, it wasn't enough to stop the NSW Waratahs Women from winning their second title.[2]

Elisaia made her test debut for Australia against the Black Ferns in 2019.[3] In 2022, she was the inaugural recipient of the Selena Worsley Medal; it was awarded to the Women's player of the year at the Queensland Premier Rugby Final breakfast.[4]

2023

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On 6 May, she started for the Queensland Reds in their grand final against the Fijiana Drua, her side were beaten 30–38 as the Drua claimed their second title.[5][6] She returned for the Wallaroos test against Fiji on 20 May at the Allianz Stadium.[7][8]

References

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  1. ^ "Reds announce Super W squad". The Women's Game. 12 February 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  2. ^ Decent, Tom (7 April 2019). "NSW claim back-to-back Super W crowns in tense comeback". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  3. ^ "Alana Elisaia - Player Profile". wallaroos.rugby. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  4. ^ "Bulldogs clean up at Grand Final Breakfast". qld.rugby. 14 September 2022. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  5. ^ "Reds name unchanged team for Super W Grand Final". reds.rugby. 4 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  6. ^ Williamson, Nathan (6 May 2023). "Fijian Drua claim back-to-back Super W titles after defeating Reds". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  7. ^ Williamson, Nathan (20 May 2023). "Wallaroos send off Parry in style with Fijiana victory". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  8. ^ Chapman, Simon (21 May 2023). "Lights go out on Wallaroos skipper's 'emotional' farewell". wwos.nine.com.au. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
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