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Yahoo
01-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Wallaroos crush Wales in final World Cup warm-up
The Wallaroos have enjoyed a morale-boosting 36-5 win in Sydney to level their two-match women's rugby Test series with Wales. On a cold and wet Friday night at North Sydney Oval, full of red jerseys with the British and Irish Lions in town to take on the Wallabies on Saturday, Australia responded in the best possible way to their 21-12 upset loss in Brisbane last week. Both sides made a host of changes from the Ballymore clash, and visiting coach Sean Lynn was forced into an early substitution, with Georgia Evans replacing the hobbling Alex Callender. Against the run of play on 16 minutes, 2024 Wallaroos player of the year Maya Stewart, back from knee surgery and starting in the side's final Test before the World Cup gets under way in England next month, dived over in the corner. Returning from injury in style 💥#Wallaroos — Wallaroos (@WallaroosRugby) August 1, 2025 Another winger in Jasmine Joyce-Butchers scored in her 50th Test for Wales, before flyhalf Faitala Moleka extended the hosts' lead and Samantha Wood slotted her second conversion for 14-5. After Welsh prop Gwenllian Pyrs was shown a yellow card and sin-binned for a deliberate knock-on, Aussie hooker Katalina Amosa, No.8 Tabua Tuinakauvadra, twice, and replacement flanker Ashley Marsters crossed the stripe for Jo Yapp's side in the second 40 to give the majority of the 4561 crowd a happy start to the weekend. The final missed conversion with two minutes remaining meant Wales' 37-5 defeat last September in Cape Town remains their record loss against Australia. The Wallaroos will now focus on Samoa in their opening World Cup pool game in Salford on August 23.
The Advertiser
30-07-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Wallaroos' mixed injury news ahead of last pre-Cup Test
Wallaroos attacking weapon Maya Stewart has made a rapid recovery from knee surgery to earn a start in the side's final home Test before the World Cup. The winger and 2024 Wallaroos player of the year is among the inclusions as coach Jo Yapp confirmed sweeping changes for the Wales rematch at North Sydney Oval on Friday. Stewart was injured in the side's season-opening defeat of Fiji on May 3 and missed the next five Tests, four of which have been losses. That includes an upset defeat by the touring Welsh in Brisbane last week, a reality check ahead of the World Cup in England next month. Stewart, whose 15 Test tries is a Wallaroos record, shifts Waiaria Ellis to the bench while Faitala Moleka and Samantha Wood start at flyhalf and scrumhalf respectively. Michaela Leonard is back at lock after being rested last week while Faliki Pohiva has overcome a hamstring injury and will start in the front row. Props Eva Karpani (back) and Bree-Anna Browne (leg) were both injured in Brisbane, with Western Force's Alapeta Ngauamo rushed into the squad and likely to earn a fourth cap off the bench. "We were disappointed with last week's performance," Yapp said of the 21-12 Ballymore loss. "We've all had some honest reviews, and we are pleased with how the squad has responded at training."We know Alapeta will come in and do a great job and we are also excited for Maya Stewart's return after injury." Yapp has been dealt her share of injury blows during this campaign. Rugby sevens gun Bienne Terita (hamstring) has been ruled out of the World Cup, while fellow Olympic sevens star Charlotte Caslick (ankle) and regular captain Siokapesi Palu (foot) are targeting returns during the showpiece tournament. Meanwhile Wales head coach Sean Lynn has made seven changes. Kate Williams is brought into the team and will co-captain alongside Alex Callender. Carys Cox makes her first start of the tour, while an all-new front row is selected, with Carys Phillips and Gwenllian Pyrs drafted into the line-up. Aisilia Tuipulotu and Abbie Fleming are also recalled, while Harlequins' Kayleigh Powell starts at fly-half Lynn said: "The squad were told before we came out that every player will get game time here in Australia. The seven players selected have been told to be brave and to build on what we achieved in Brisbane and stake a claim for World Cup places." WALLAROOS: Faliki Pohiva, Katalina Amosa, Bridie O'Gorman, Kaitlan Leaney, Michaela Leonard, Piper Duck, Emily Chancellor (c), Tabua Tuinakauvadra, Samantha Wood, Faitala Moleka, Desiree Miller, Trilleen Pomare, Georgina Friedrichs, Maya Stewart, Caitlyn Halse. Bench: Tania Naden, Lydia Kavoa, Alapeta Ngauamo, Ashley Fernandez, Ashley Marsters, Layne Morgan, Tia Hinds, Waiaria Ellis. Wallaroos attacking weapon Maya Stewart has made a rapid recovery from knee surgery to earn a start in the side's final home Test before the World Cup. The winger and 2024 Wallaroos player of the year is among the inclusions as coach Jo Yapp confirmed sweeping changes for the Wales rematch at North Sydney Oval on Friday. Stewart was injured in the side's season-opening defeat of Fiji on May 3 and missed the next five Tests, four of which have been losses. That includes an upset defeat by the touring Welsh in Brisbane last week, a reality check ahead of the World Cup in England next month. Stewart, whose 15 Test tries is a Wallaroos record, shifts Waiaria Ellis to the bench while Faitala Moleka and Samantha Wood start at flyhalf and scrumhalf respectively. Michaela Leonard is back at lock after being rested last week while Faliki Pohiva has overcome a hamstring injury and will start in the front row. Props Eva Karpani (back) and Bree-Anna Browne (leg) were both injured in Brisbane, with Western Force's Alapeta Ngauamo rushed into the squad and likely to earn a fourth cap off the bench. "We were disappointed with last week's performance," Yapp said of the 21-12 Ballymore loss. "We've all had some honest reviews, and we are pleased with how the squad has responded at training."We know Alapeta will come in and do a great job and we are also excited for Maya Stewart's return after injury." Yapp has been dealt her share of injury blows during this campaign. Rugby sevens gun Bienne Terita (hamstring) has been ruled out of the World Cup, while fellow Olympic sevens star Charlotte Caslick (ankle) and regular captain Siokapesi Palu (foot) are targeting returns during the showpiece tournament. Meanwhile Wales head coach Sean Lynn has made seven changes. Kate Williams is brought into the team and will co-captain alongside Alex Callender. Carys Cox makes her first start of the tour, while an all-new front row is selected, with Carys Phillips and Gwenllian Pyrs drafted into the line-up. Aisilia Tuipulotu and Abbie Fleming are also recalled, while Harlequins' Kayleigh Powell starts at fly-half Lynn said: "The squad were told before we came out that every player will get game time here in Australia. The seven players selected have been told to be brave and to build on what we achieved in Brisbane and stake a claim for World Cup places." WALLAROOS: Faliki Pohiva, Katalina Amosa, Bridie O'Gorman, Kaitlan Leaney, Michaela Leonard, Piper Duck, Emily Chancellor (c), Tabua Tuinakauvadra, Samantha Wood, Faitala Moleka, Desiree Miller, Trilleen Pomare, Georgina Friedrichs, Maya Stewart, Caitlyn Halse. Bench: Tania Naden, Lydia Kavoa, Alapeta Ngauamo, Ashley Fernandez, Ashley Marsters, Layne Morgan, Tia Hinds, Waiaria Ellis. Wallaroos attacking weapon Maya Stewart has made a rapid recovery from knee surgery to earn a start in the side's final home Test before the World Cup. The winger and 2024 Wallaroos player of the year is among the inclusions as coach Jo Yapp confirmed sweeping changes for the Wales rematch at North Sydney Oval on Friday. Stewart was injured in the side's season-opening defeat of Fiji on May 3 and missed the next five Tests, four of which have been losses. That includes an upset defeat by the touring Welsh in Brisbane last week, a reality check ahead of the World Cup in England next month. Stewart, whose 15 Test tries is a Wallaroos record, shifts Waiaria Ellis to the bench while Faitala Moleka and Samantha Wood start at flyhalf and scrumhalf respectively. Michaela Leonard is back at lock after being rested last week while Faliki Pohiva has overcome a hamstring injury and will start in the front row. Props Eva Karpani (back) and Bree-Anna Browne (leg) were both injured in Brisbane, with Western Force's Alapeta Ngauamo rushed into the squad and likely to earn a fourth cap off the bench. "We were disappointed with last week's performance," Yapp said of the 21-12 Ballymore loss. "We've all had some honest reviews, and we are pleased with how the squad has responded at training."We know Alapeta will come in and do a great job and we are also excited for Maya Stewart's return after injury." Yapp has been dealt her share of injury blows during this campaign. Rugby sevens gun Bienne Terita (hamstring) has been ruled out of the World Cup, while fellow Olympic sevens star Charlotte Caslick (ankle) and regular captain Siokapesi Palu (foot) are targeting returns during the showpiece tournament. Meanwhile Wales head coach Sean Lynn has made seven changes. Kate Williams is brought into the team and will co-captain alongside Alex Callender. Carys Cox makes her first start of the tour, while an all-new front row is selected, with Carys Phillips and Gwenllian Pyrs drafted into the line-up. Aisilia Tuipulotu and Abbie Fleming are also recalled, while Harlequins' Kayleigh Powell starts at fly-half Lynn said: "The squad were told before we came out that every player will get game time here in Australia. The seven players selected have been told to be brave and to build on what we achieved in Brisbane and stake a claim for World Cup places." WALLAROOS: Faliki Pohiva, Katalina Amosa, Bridie O'Gorman, Kaitlan Leaney, Michaela Leonard, Piper Duck, Emily Chancellor (c), Tabua Tuinakauvadra, Samantha Wood, Faitala Moleka, Desiree Miller, Trilleen Pomare, Georgina Friedrichs, Maya Stewart, Caitlyn Halse. Bench: Tania Naden, Lydia Kavoa, Alapeta Ngauamo, Ashley Fernandez, Ashley Marsters, Layne Morgan, Tia Hinds, Waiaria Ellis.
Perth Now
30-07-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Wallaroos' mixed injury news ahead of last pre-Cup Test
Wallaroos attacking weapon Maya Stewart has made a rapid recovery from knee surgery to earn a start in the side's final home Test before the World Cup. The winger and 2024 Wallaroos player of the year is among the inclusions as coach Jo Yapp confirmed sweeping changes for the Wales rematch at North Sydney Oval on Friday. Stewart was injured in the side's season-opening defeat of Fiji on May 3 and missed the next five Tests, four of which have been losses. That includes an upset defeat by the touring Welsh in Brisbane last week, a reality check ahead of the World Cup in England next month. Stewart, whose 15 Test tries is a Wallaroos record, shifts Waiaria Ellis to the bench while Faitala Moleka and Samantha Wood start at flyhalf and scrumhalf respectively. Michaela Leonard is back at lock after being rested last week while Faliki Pohiva has overcome a hamstring injury and will start in the front row. Props Eva Karpani (back) and Bree-Anna Browne (leg) were both injured in Brisbane, with Western Force's Alapeta Ngauamo rushed into the squad and likely to earn a fourth cap off the bench. "We were disappointed with last week's performance," Yapp said of the 21-12 Ballymore loss. "We've all had some honest reviews, and we are pleased with how the squad has responded at training."We know Alapeta will come in and do a great job and we are also excited for Maya Stewart's return after injury." Yapp has been dealt her share of injury blows during this campaign. Rugby sevens gun Bienne Terita (hamstring) has been ruled out of the World Cup, while fellow Olympic sevens star Charlotte Caslick (ankle) and regular captain Siokapesi Palu (foot) are targeting returns during the showpiece tournament. WALLAROOS: Faliki Pohiva, Katalina Amosa, Bridie O'Gorman, Kaitlan Leaney, Michaela Leonard, Piper Duck, Emily Chancellor (c), Tabua Tuinakauvadra, Samantha Wood, Faitala Moleka, Desiree Miller, Trilleen Pomare, Georgina Friedrichs, Maya Stewart, Caitlyn Halse. Bench: Tania Naden, Lydia Kavoa, Alapeta Ngauamo, Ashley Fernandez, Ashley Marsters, Layne Morgan, Tia Hinds, Waiaria Ellis.
Yahoo
30-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Wallaroos' mixed injury news ahead of last pre-Cup Test
Wallaroos attacking weapon Maya Stewart has made a rapid recovery from knee surgery to earn a start in the side's final home Test before the World Cup. The winger and 2024 Wallaroos player of the year is among the inclusions as coach Jo Yapp confirmed sweeping changes for the Wales rematch at North Sydney Oval on Friday. Stewart was injured in the side's season-opening defeat of Fiji on May 3 and missed the next five Tests, four of which have been losses. That includes an upset defeat by the touring Welsh in Brisbane last week, a reality check ahead of the World Cup in England next month. Stewart, whose 15 Test tries is a Wallaroos record, shifts Waiaria Ellis to the bench while Faitala Moleka and Samantha Wood start at flyhalf and scrumhalf respectively. Michaela Leonard is back at lock after being rested last week while Faliki Pohiva has overcome a hamstring injury and will start in the front row. Props Eva Karpani (back) and Bree-Anna Browne (leg) were both injured in Brisbane, with Western Force's Alapeta Ngauamo rushed into the squad and likely to earn a fourth cap off the bench. "We were disappointed with last week's performance," Yapp said of the 21-12 Ballymore loss. "We've all had some honest reviews, and we are pleased with how the squad has responded at training. "We know Alapeta will come in and do a great job and we are also excited for Maya Stewart's return after injury." Yapp has been dealt her share of injury blows during this campaign. Rugby sevens gun Bienne Terita (hamstring) has been ruled out of the World Cup, while fellow Olympic sevens star Charlotte Caslick (ankle) and regular captain Siokapesi Palu (foot) are targeting returns during the showpiece tournament. WALLAROOS: Faliki Pohiva, Katalina Amosa, Bridie O'Gorman, Kaitlan Leaney, Michaela Leonard, Piper Duck, Emily Chancellor (c), Tabua Tuinakauvadra, Samantha Wood, Faitala Moleka, Desiree Miller, Trilleen Pomare, Georgina Friedrichs, Maya Stewart, Caitlyn Halse. Bench: Tania Naden, Lydia Kavoa, Alapeta Ngauamo, Ashley Fernandez, Ashley Marsters, Layne Morgan, Tia Hinds, Waiaria Ellis.
