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Kahli Henwood

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Kahli Henwood
Date of birth (1999-10-01) 1 October 1999 (age 25)[1]
Height172 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight74 kg (163 lb; 11 st 9 lb)
Rugby union career
National sevens team
Years Team Comps
2024–  Australia

Kahli Henwood (born 1 October 1999) is an Australian rugby sevens player. She played for Australia Sevens at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Early life

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She attended Griffith University in Queensland with whom she played University Rugby Sevens.[2][3]

Career

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In January 2022, she was named as co-captain of the Queensland Reds women's sevens team at the Next Gen 7s.[4]

She was an travelling reserve for the 2024 Summer Olympics.[5][6] She made her international debut for Australia Sevens on 28 July 2024 at the Games, against Great Britain, appearing as an injury replacement for Kaitlin Shave.[7][8]

In October 2024 she played for Queensland Reds in the Next Gen Sevens.[9] In November 2024, she made her debut in the 2024-25 SVNS series at the Dubai Sevens.[10] In December 2024, she was one of a number of Australia Sevens players who committed their intentions to play Super Rugby Women's in 2025, with Henwood committing to the Queensland Reds.[11]

References

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  1. ^ "Kahli Henwood". Paris 2024 Olympics. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  2. ^ Clare, Montanna (23 September 2018). "Aon Uni 7s: Griffith grab maiden title at Brisbane Uni 7s". Rugby.com.au. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  3. ^ Clare, Montanna (7 October 2018). "Aon Uni 7s: Undefeated Griffith snag second title on the Gold Coast". Rugby.com.au. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Reds Women's 7s squad named for Next Gen Sevens Series opener". qld.rugby. 21 January 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  5. ^ Williamson, Nathan (30 July 2024). "Henwood's Hollywood story as debutant thrust into Olympic spotlight". Rugby.com.au. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  6. ^ Morton, Finn (28 July 2024). "Charlotte Caslick explains how Olympic heartache 'helped' Australia 'grow'". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  7. ^ "Women's rugby recap, July 28: Americans remain undefeated in pool play". nbc. 28 July 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  8. ^ Doran, Christy. "Flyer's inspirational 70-second effort that typified Aussie spirit as Olympics campaign comes to 'heartbreaking' end". The Roar. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  9. ^ Morton, Finn (2 October 2024). "Olympian and rising star headline squads for Australia's Next Gen Sevens". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  10. ^ Morton, Finn (2 December 2024). "Australia's Dubai Sevens ratings: Maddison Levi's near-perfect weekend". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  11. ^ Williamson, Nathan (12 December 2024). "Sevens stars link up with Super Rugby Women's clubs for Wallaroos World Cup push". Rugby.com.au. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
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