Carys Dallinger

Carys Dallinger (born April 30, 2000) is a New Zealand-born Australian rugby union player. She plays for the Hurricanes Poua in Super Rugby Aupiki, and for the Queensland Reds in the Super W competition.

Carys Dallinger
Date of birth (2000-04-30) 30 April 2000
Place of birthRotorua, New Zealand
SchoolFeilding High School & Manukura
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018– Manawatū Cyclones 25 (112)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022– Hurricanes Poua 8 (23)
2023 Queensland Reds 3 (11)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2023  Australia 1 (0)

Early life

Dallinger was born in Rotorua, New Zealand, and was eligible to represent Australia through her father, who was born in Melbourne; both her paternal and maternal grandparents were born in England.[1][2][3]

Rugby career

In 2022, Dallinger was sidelined for three months due to a severe bout of COVID-19 which ruined her hopes of competing in the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.[4] She has played for the Manawatū Cyclones in the Farah Palmer Cup.[5][6]

Dallinger was contracted with Hurricanes Poua for the 2023 Super Rugby Aupiki season. She then joined Queensland Reds halfway through the season in early April, and helped them to the Super W final, her side lost to the Fijiana Drua 30–38.[3][5]

Dallinger accepted the opportunity to represent Australia after narrowly missing out on a Black Ferns contract.[5][4] She made her test debut for the Wallaroos against Fiji on 20 May 2023 at the Allianz Stadium.[7][8]

Personal life

Dallinger works as a teacher's aid, she helps children and adults with disabilities.[3]

References
  1. Williamson, Nathan (2023-05-02). "Dallinger the secret Aussie: The hidden eligibility that sparked Reds Final push, potential Wallaroos call-up". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
  2. Williamson, Nathan (2023-05-19). "'I've really found a home here': Carys Dallinger reflects on sudden Aussie call-up". wallaroos.rugby. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
  3. Decent, Tom (2023-05-19). "'Are you kidding me?': The frantic plan to transform a Kiwi into a Wallaroo". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
  4. Wenzel, Murray (2023-05-02). "Kiwi-raised Carys Dallinger could be Australia's answer at first-five". Stuff. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
  5. "Hurricanes playmaker Carys Dallinger signs with Australian rugby after not getting Black Ferns contract". Stuff. 2023-05-10. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
  6. Julian, Adam (2023-05-08). "Kiwis Fly in Super W". allblacks.com. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
  7. Williamson, Nathan (2023-05-20). "Wallaroos send off Parry in style with Fijiana victory". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
  8. Williamson, Nathan (2023-05-17). "Wallaroos name four debutants for opening Test of 2023 against Fijiana". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
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