Maddison Levi has surpassed her idol Charlotte Caslick's sevens rugby scoring record at the Hong Kong Sevens, becoming the most prolific try-scorer in Australian rugby history. This remarkable achievement underscores Levi's dedication and skill in the sport.
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03-31, 2025The 22-year-old Gold Coast prodigy set the new benchmark on Friday, racking up seven tries in just two matches at the most significant event on the Sevens World Series circuit. Levi bagged a hat-trick in a 54-12 win over Spain, before adding four more in a 26-15 victory against Canada, taking her total to 189 in just four years, eclipsing her hero and teammate Caslick’s record of 186. Her consistent performance demonstrates her crucial role in the team's success.
“Charlotte has been my idol and has been my mentor over the last couple of years,” Levi said, paying tribute to her 30-year-old teammate Caslick, who is currently pursuing her ambitions in 15-a-side rugby with hopes of featuring for the Wallaroos later this year at the World Cup. “For her to be able to help me get to where I am is pretty awesome, but the record wasn’t something that was on my mind.” Levi's humility and respect for her mentor highlight the strong camaraderie within the Australian rugby team.
In a youthful squad, Levi, who has been sidelined since fracturing her thumb at the Perth Sevens in January, continued her stellar form at Hong Kong’s new Kai Tak Sports Park, taking her season tally to 37 as the World Series’ leading try-scorer. Caslick’s absence also presented an opportunity for Queenslander Amahli Hala to make her debut and impress, scoring against Spain, while Ruby Nicholas, Isabella Nasser, Faith Nathan and Piper Simons also added to Levi’s hat-trick. Australia subsequently secured their quarter-final berth thanks to Levi’s brilliance against the Canadians. The team's depth and emerging talent were evident in their performance.
Meanwhile, the Australian men’s side had mixed fortunes, going down 21-12 to New Zealand in their opening match before responding in better fashion to defeat South Africa’s Blitzboks 26-7 in their final match of the day. Against the Kiwis, Liam Barry’s side trailed 21-0 before fighting back with tries from Aden Ekanayake and Jayden Blake. But in their next must-win game, co-captain Henry Paterson starred with two tries to help set up a 26-point lead, while Matt Gonzalez and Josh Turner also got on the scoresheet. “We were pretty disappointed with our performance in the first game today against New Zealand, but we weren’t far off,” Paterson said, whose side needed to beat Uruguay in their final pool match to secure a place in the last eight. “To be able to come out and rectify that against South Africa and set ourselves up for the weekend is encouraging.” Paterson's leadership and the team's resilience were crucial in their recovery after a tough start.
