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Wallaroos defeated by Canada in stormy Pacific Four finale

Posted on June 18, 2022 by Admin

Australia fly home from Pacific Four tournament winless
Wallaroos face back-to-back Tests against Black Ferns in August

Australia’s womens rugby team, the Wallaroos, have been defeated 22-10 in a brave performance against world No 4 Canada in the wild weather of Whangarei, on New Zealand’s North Island.

The world No 8 ranked Wallaroos led the Pacific Four game early, after pushing the ball to the edges where winger Lori Cramer kicked ahead for halfback Layne Morgan to chase it down, snatch it up and win a penalty five metres out. A good leap at the line-out from lock Michaela Leonard secured possession for a fine forward drive for the line and hooker Ashley Marsters duly planted it over the stripe.

Wallaroos fall short against Black Ferns in soggy New Zealand Test

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Admin

New Zealand beat Australia 23-10 in Pacific Four series
Hosts come back in second half after falling 10-5 down

Australia’s quest for a historic victory over New Zealand fell short after the Wallaroos going down 23-10 in a rain-sodden Test in Tauranga.

Lining up for their first clash in the Pacific Four series, which also involves Canada and USA, the Australian women led the Black Ferns at half-time for the first time in their 20-Test history dating back to 1994. But they were unable to turn their 10-5 lead into a maiden win.