The 19-year-old prodigy will represent the national Rugby Sevens team before joining the Western Force in Super Rugby.
Wallace Charlie, widely recognized as one of Australia`s most promising young rugby talents, has officially committed his future by signing a new long-term contract with Rugby Australia. This significant agreement is set to keep him within the national system until the end of 2028, marking a pivotal moment in his burgeoning career.
Under the structured development plan, Charlie will initially dedicate his efforts to the dynamic Rugby Sevens discipline. He is slated to play for the national team in the prestigious SVNS series during the 2025/26 season. Following this period, he will make a strategic transition to the traditional fifteen-a-side format, where he is scheduled to join the Western Force for two seasons in the highly competitive Super Rugby tournament.
A native of Cairns, Charlie has already left a significant mark on the rugby scene with a series of impressive performances. In 2024, his exceptional performance at the Global Youth Sevens tournament earned him the coveted Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. This achievement quickly paved the way for his debut in the senior Rugby Sevens national squad. Earlier this year, head coach Liam Barry included him in the roster for the World Series leg in Los Angeles, where the young talent confidently showcased his skills alongside experienced teammates such as Henry Hutchison and Henry Paterson, demonstrating his readiness for the big stage.
His capabilities in classic Rugby XVs are equally impressive and highlight his versatility. During the Super Rugby U19 tournament, playing for the Western Force, Charlie delivered a standout performance by scoring a hat-trick against the Queensland Reds. By the season`s end, he had topped the league`s statistical charts, accumulating an impressive 467 meters carried with the ball, recording 41 significant offensive attempts, and skillfully beating 18 defenders. These statistics underscore his dynamic attacking prowess and his potential to become a leading force in Australian rugby.
