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Volleyball Australia announces the Women’s Volleyroos team for the 2026 AVC Cup
Volleyball Australia is pleased to announce the Women’s Volleyroos who have been selected to compete in the upcoming 2026 AVC Women’s Cup in Candon, Philippines, 6-14 June.
This tournament will be the first international hitout for the Women’s Volleyroos in 2026.
The 12 qualifying nations will compete in the tournament, in two pools of six. Australia has been drawn into Pool A, alongside Chinese Taipei, South Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and host nation, Philippines.
The women will take on the host nation, Philippines in their opening match on June 7.
Volleyball Australia would like to congratulate the following athletes on their selection:
Mikaela Stevens (co-captain) (NSW)
Halle Rillie (QLD)
Gemma McNamara (VIC)
Mali Towers (NSW)
Anni Tang (NSW)
Chloe Walker (QLD)
Chelsea Cocks (NSW)
Lana Hollway (SA)
Lara Maric (QLD)
Caitlin O’Dea (co-captain) (QLD)
Jesse Mann (NSW)
Kayla Cantrill (QLD)
Cameron Zajer (SA)
Ella Schabort (WA)
Team Staff
Head Coach – Russell Borgeaud
Assistant Coaches – Shane Van Beest, Nicole Hannan
Manager / Statistician – Ana Calaza
Physiotherapist – Rebecca Redgen
Referee – Samuel Chung
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