Kaitlin Shave

Kaitlin Shave is a former track sprinter, taking out the U17 Australian Championship 100m in 2017 with a time of 12.07 before helping the Broncos win an NRL touch premiership in 2019.

Shave transitioned more permanently to Rugby 7s soon after, where she was the standout player from the AON Next Gen Sevens series. Shave was selected for the Aussie 7s program in 2022 before making her debut the following year in Dubai.

Shave enjoyed a strong first season in Tim Walsh's team but suffered an unfortunate blow on Day 1 at the Paris Olympics with a knee injury and will miss the 2024/2025 season.

A positive team member, Shave is two years into a degree in Occupational Therapy at University.

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FAST SEVEN WITH KAITLIN SHAVE

What's your nickname?

Katie, Shavey

Your favourite Rugby 7s moment?

Winning back-to-back tournaments at the end of 2023 in Dubai and Cape Town, and making the Olympic team

Who is your hero or idol and why?

My parents - they've supported me through everything and are my rocks

Favourite sport or sports team outside of Rugby?

Aus Waterpolo

Your go-to pump up song on Game Day?

Anything by SZA

Favourite place to play on the Sevens circuit?

Dubai

Which player would you not want to be stuck on a deserted island with?

Bienne Terita

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By the Numbers

• Tournaments: 8
• Tries: 9
• Points: 45