The tight-knit Corinda community is celebrating the news that local rugby icon Charlotte Caslick and her partner Lewis Holland are trading the gold medal hunt for parenthood as they prepare to welcome their first child.
The announcement came on a Saturday in late February, with the 30-year-old athlete sharing the update through social media. Caslick, who grew up in the Brisbane suburb of Corinda and attended school in the local area, showed a video of the moment she shared the news with her fellow Australian sevens teammates. The couple has been together since the 2016 Rio Olympics, where they both represented Australia on the world stage.
While the pair is famous for their speed and skill on the grass, they have spent the last few years building a quiet life away from the stadium lights. They currently manage a cattle property located near Stanthorpe, a few hours south-west of Brisbane.
Holland previously mentioned to the national broadcaster that his childhood goal was always to work on a cattle station rather than just playing professional sport. He considers his rugby career something he does in his spare time between managing the land.
The couple has specific plans for their agricultural business that involve breeding a specific type of highland cattle. Caslick stated that she intends to breed these animals to sell to hobby farmers or people looking for unique pets. There are also plans to establish an accommodation business on the property so visitors can interact with the animals directly.
The timing of the pregnancy coincides with a recovery period for the star athlete. Caslick has been dealing with a fractured ankle for the past six months, which has kept her away from competitive play. This injury has already confirmed she will not participate in the 2025 Rugby World Cup. However, she has made it clear that her time in the green and gold jersey is not over yet.
Caslick intends to return to elite competition with the goal of playing in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. She also expressed a strong desire to continue playing until the 2029 World Cup. Because that tournament will be held in Australia, she believes it would be the perfect setting to finish her professional career in front of a home crowd. For now, the focus remains on the upcoming arrival and her physical rehabilitation.
Published Date 28-February-2026
