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Brisbane to Become New Home of Australia’s Rugby Sevens Teams Ahead of 2032 Olympics - Brisbane, QLD
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Rugby Australia will relocate its national Rugby Sevens programs to Brisbane’s Ballymore precinct as part of a major redevelopment designed to create a world-class high-performance sporting hub.
Brisbane is set to strengthen its position as one of Australia’s major sporting centres after Rugby Australia confirmed that the country’s Rugby Sevens programs will move to the Ballymore precinct ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The relocation will bring Australia’s men’s and women’s Rugby Sevens programs to Brisbane from New South Wales. The move is part of a broader redevelopment of Ballymore Stadium, a historic rugby venue in Brisbane’s inner north-west that is being transformed into a modern high-performance sporting destination.
The redevelopment includes a new high-performance training facility known as the Teams in Gold Facility. The precinct is also expected to support the Wallaroos, Australia’s women’s 15-a-side national rugby team, and provide facilities for the Wallabies when the men’s national team is based in Queensland.
Ballymore Stadium itself is planned to receive significant upgrades. The redevelopment will include improvements to spectator facilities and the replacement of the existing Eastern Stand, with the upgraded venue expected to accommodate up to 8,000 spectators. The broader precinct is intended to support elite athletes while also providing opportunities for community and grassroots sporting activities.
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli said the project would help Brisbane attract major sporting events and strengthen the state’s sporting infrastructure ahead of the 2032 Olympics. Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh described the development as a major milestone for Australian rugby.
The relocation is also significant for the development of Rugby Sevens in Queensland. Officials believe having national programs based in Brisbane could create stronger pathways for young athletes and provide local players with greater access to elite-level training environments.
Australia has a strong history in Olympic Rugby Sevens. The Australian women’s team won gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics, while both Australian teams finished fourth at the 2024 Paris Games.
The Ballymore project therefore represents more than a stadium upgrade. It is intended to create a long-term sporting hub where elite training, national teams, community sport and major events can operate within the same precinct.
With Brisbane preparing for the 2032 Games, the development is another step in reshaping the city's sporting infrastructure and establishing Queensland as a major base for Australian high-performance sport.
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Brisbane is set to strengthen its position as one of Australia’s major sporting centres after Rugby Australia confirmed that the country’s Rugby Sevens programs will move to the Ballymore precinct ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The relocation will bring Australia’s men’s and women’s Rugby Sevens programs to Brisbane from New South Wales. The move is part of a broader redevelopment of Ballymore Stadium, a historic rugby venue in Brisbane’s inner north-west that is being transformed into a modern high-performance sporting destination.
The redevelopment includes a new high-performance training facility known as the Teams in Gold Facility. The precinct is also expected to support the Wallaroos, Australia’s women’s 15-a-side national rugby team, and provide facilities for the Wallabies when the men’s national team is based in Queensland.
Ballymore Stadium itself is planned to receive significant upgrades. The redevelopment will include improvements to spectator facilities and the replacement of the existing Eastern Stand, with the upgraded venue expected to accommodate up to 8,000 spectators. The broader precinct is intended to support elite athletes while also providing opportunities for community and grassroots sporting activities.
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli said the project would help Brisbane attract major sporting events and strengthen the state’s sporting infrastructure ahead of the 2032 Olympics. Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh described the development as a major milestone for Australian rugby.
The relocation is also significant for the development of Rugby Sevens in Queensland. Officials believe having national programs based in Brisbane could create stronger pathways for young athletes and provide local players with greater access to elite-level training environments.
Australia has a strong history in Olympic Rugby Sevens. The Australian women’s team won gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics, while both Australian teams finished fourth at the 2024 Paris Games.
The Ballymore project therefore represents more than a stadium upgrade. It is intended to create a long-term sporting hub where elite training, national teams, community sport and major events can operate within the same precinct.
With Brisbane preparing for the 2032 Games, the development is another step in reshaping the city's sporting infrastructure and establishing Queensland as a major base for Australian high-performance sport.
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