The Wallaroos are pleased to announce the signings of four uncapped players to their national contracted squad for the 2026 season.
World Cup squad member Caitlin Urwin, ACT Brumbies pair Lily Bone and Ella Ryan, and Western Force’s Brooklyn Teki-Joyce will all join the Wallaroos program next year.
Gympie Hammers junior Urwin travelled to the World Cup with the Wallaroos and will eye a Test debut in 2026 while Bone and Ryan trained in extended Australian squads earlier this year.
Teki-Joyce joins the Wallaroos program for the first time after strong performances for Western Force and Australia A in the past 18 months.
General Manager of Women’s Rugby Jilly Collins said the new recruits to the program were part of a long-term strategy for Rugby Australia.
“Securing the next generation of players is an important part of the Wallaroos' planning as we look ahead to the next World Cup cycle,” Collins said.
“Caitlin has shown impressive commitment and high potential this year after strong performances for the Reds and Australia A.
“She earned her place in the Rugby World Cup squad and played an important role in England while gaining valuable experience.
“We certainly believe in her future and this 2026 agreement provides her the clear opportunity to achieve her first Test cap.”
Bone, 20, is an emerging lock from Orange who made her Super Rugby Women’s debut with ACT Brumbies in 2025.
“Lily joined us midway through the year, participating in training camps to assist the Wallaroos' preparation for the World Cup,” Collins said.
“She demonstrated her talent while playing for Australia A in June and has been identified as a player with significant future potential within the national program.”
Ryan returned to rugby union in 2025 after a two-year stint in the NRLW with the Canberra Raiders.
The promising scrumhalf has also represented Australia in Rugby 7s at the Global Youth Sevens in New Zealand and Brumbies in the Next Gen 7s competition.
“Ella is a confident and dynamic player who is highly regarded by coaches and peers,” Collins said.
“She had a solid season with the ACT Brumbies and was consistently integrated into Wallaroos training camps throughout the year.
“We believe she will go to another level in the Wallaroos program in 2026.”
Teki-Joyce is a Nedlands junior from Western Australia who has the ability to play in the backrow or wing.
The 23-year-old has played rugby in New Zealand with Bay of Plenty and spent time in the Black Ferns development system previously.
“Brooklyn is a player the coaches have identified as a key prospect, and we are delighted she has accepted a contract to join the Wallaroos Managed Group,” Collins said.
“She had a strong Super Rugby Women’s season with the Western Force this year, with her exceptional speed out wide and valuable versatility being a huge advantage to the squad.”
The Wallaroos are in a contracting period for 2026 with the Test schedule to be announced in December.
Lily Bone
- Position: Lock
- DOB: 24/1/2005
- Junior Club: Orange City
- 2025 Super Rugby Club: ACT Brumbies
Ella Ryan
- Position: Scrumhalf
- DOB: 20/9/2002
- Junior Club: Canberra Royals
- 2025 Super Rugby Club: ACT Brumbies
Brooklyn Teki-Joyce
- Position: Backrow/Wing
- DOB: 11/6/2002
- Junior Club: Nedlands Rugby Club
- 2025 Super Rugby Club: Western Force
Caitlin Urwin
- Position: Wing
- DOB: 10/3/2000
- Junior Club: Gympie Hammers
- 2025 Super Rugby Club: Queensland Reds
