Wallaroos captain and Sevens legend Shannon Parry has announced her retirement.
The Olympic gold medalist confirmed this Saturday’s Test against Fijiana at Allianz Stadium will be the last of her decorated 13-year career across Rugby Sevens and the 15-a-side game.
The 33-year-old played in four Rugby World Cups, first appearing for the Wallaroos in 2010.
She then turned her focus towards the seven-a-side game, co-captaining the Sevens side alongside Sharni Williams to the inaugural Olympic Rugby Sevensgold medal in 2016.
Parry played in 34 events on the World Series, winning two series titles to go with a Commonwealth Games silver medal.
The flanker returned to the 15-a-side format in 2022, captaining the Wallaroos at the delayed Rugby World Cup 2021.
“Representing Australian Rugby in both formats of the game has been an incredible journey,” Parry said in a statement.
“The opportunities I’ve had and the friendships I’ve made along the way have shaped my life in ways I never expected.
“Rugby has given me so much – I will forever cherish the memories and experiences I’ve collected over the course of my career.”
