Australian women in team sports are amongst world leaders in many categories, excelling in Field Hockey, Netball, both Rugby codes, all three variations of Cricket, Water Polo and Soccer to mention a few, while not forgetting their great achievements in individual sports. For such a small population all Australians can feel extremely proud of our 'Women in Sports' on every level. To reach the ultimate at representative level in team sports, those who have participated know only too well the work, training, coordination and dedication endured to reach the ultimate in their designated sport. They can stand tall knowing they have conquered all and can proudly state, 'We have achieved as a part of a team to surpass all opposition in a manner that is perhaps unparalleled in Australia if not at a world level'. This was the Queensland Women's Rugby Union team in 1996 and 1997. Their story deserves to be told as it is one of Queensland's if not Australia's most successful representative sporting team during this era. As in the past their record has never been acknowledged of their outstanding achievements. Here is Queensland - Women in Rugby. The First Two Years 1996-1997.