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Perth Now
2 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Wallaroos aim to head into World Cup with Welsh scalp
The Wallaroos are hoping that lightning doesn't strike twice as they get the chance to square the ledger with Wales in their final Test before the Women's Rugby World Cup. The Australians will take on the Welsh at North Sydney Oval on Friday with the match following a 21-12 loss to the tourists in Brisbane last weekend. The Wallaroos got off to a positive start, with Annabelle Codey crossing in the eighth minute. But after a 30-minute delay, with the teams ordered off Ballymore due to lightning, the hosts lost their way to fall to Wales for just the second time in 10 meetings. While they created plenty of opportunities they recorded 24 turnovers in the greasy conditions, with about half from dropped balls, while their usually dependable lineout faltered, losing five of their own throws. Winger Desiree Miller said the review was "tough to watch", with the team putting the error-riddled effort down to an off day. The Australians will fly to the UK and face Samoa in their opening World Cup pool game in Salford on August 23 and Miller said that after three successive losses, they wanted to arrive with confidence. "It was pretty tough to watch and it definitely doesn't reflect what we've been working on the last few months," the 23-year-old said. "It's just upsetting to see that we couldn't put out on the field what we've been working so hard for. "Fortunately enough, we have this next round versus Wales again to rectify that and produce a result we're happy with and build some confidence, especially leading into the World Cup in a couple of weeks." Almost a year ago the Wallaroos were edged by Wales at home but a week later faced them again and rebounded with a thumping 37-5 victory which helped Australia clinch the WVX2 trophy in South Africa. "I guess we can reflect back on last year and see that we can do it," said the NSW Waratahs star. "So, yes, something that we can definitely focus on in the days leading up but like I said, it wasn't acceptable what we produced and we're looking to really rectify that and produce a better result because that's not who we are." A big crowd is expected given the Welsh supporters who are in Sydney ahead of the third Test between the Wallabies and British and Irish Lions 24 hours later at Accor Stadium. "It's predicted to be the biggest World Cup to date, which is awesome, and it's great for the women's game, so getting a taste of that, kind of acclimatised to that, it's a good preparation heading into the World Cup," said Miller.
The Advertiser
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Wallaroos aim to head into World Cup with Welsh scalp
The Wallaroos are hoping that lightning doesn't strike twice as they get the chance to square the ledger with Wales in their final Test before the Women's Rugby World Cup. The Australians will take on the Welsh at North Sydney Oval on Friday with the match following a 21-12 loss to the tourists in Brisbane last weekend. The Wallaroos got off to a positive start, with Annabelle Codey crossing in the eighth minute. But after a 30-minute delay, with the teams ordered off Ballymore due to lightning, the hosts lost their way to fall to Wales for just the second time in 10 meetings. While they created plenty of opportunities they recorded 24 turnovers in the greasy conditions, with about half from dropped balls, while their usually dependable lineout faltered, losing five of their own throws. Winger Desiree Miller said the review was "tough to watch", with the team putting the error-riddled effort down to an off day. The Australians will fly to the UK and face Samoa in their opening World Cup pool game in Salford on August 23 and Miller said that after three successive losses, they wanted to arrive with confidence. "It was pretty tough to watch and it definitely doesn't reflect what we've been working on the last few months," the 23-year-old said. "It's just upsetting to see that we couldn't put out on the field what we've been working so hard for. "Fortunately enough, we have this next round versus Wales again to rectify that and produce a result we're happy with and build some confidence, especially leading into the World Cup in a couple of weeks." Almost a year ago the Wallaroos were edged by Wales at home but a week later faced them again and rebounded with a thumping 37-5 victory which helped Australia clinch the WVX2 trophy in South Africa. "I guess we can reflect back on last year and see that we can do it," said the NSW Waratahs star. "So, yes, something that we can definitely focus on in the days leading up but like I said, it wasn't acceptable what we produced and we're looking to really rectify that and produce a better result because that's not who we are." A big crowd is expected given the Welsh supporters who are in Sydney ahead of the third Test between the Wallabies and British and Irish Lions 24 hours later at Accor Stadium. "It's predicted to be the biggest World Cup to date, which is awesome, and it's great for the women's game, so getting a taste of that, kind of acclimatised to that, it's a good preparation heading into the World Cup," said Miller. The Wallaroos are hoping that lightning doesn't strike twice as they get the chance to square the ledger with Wales in their final Test before the Women's Rugby World Cup. The Australians will take on the Welsh at North Sydney Oval on Friday with the match following a 21-12 loss to the tourists in Brisbane last weekend. The Wallaroos got off to a positive start, with Annabelle Codey crossing in the eighth minute. But after a 30-minute delay, with the teams ordered off Ballymore due to lightning, the hosts lost their way to fall to Wales for just the second time in 10 meetings. While they created plenty of opportunities they recorded 24 turnovers in the greasy conditions, with about half from dropped balls, while their usually dependable lineout faltered, losing five of their own throws. Winger Desiree Miller said the review was "tough to watch", with the team putting the error-riddled effort down to an off day. The Australians will fly to the UK and face Samoa in their opening World Cup pool game in Salford on August 23 and Miller said that after three successive losses, they wanted to arrive with confidence. "It was pretty tough to watch and it definitely doesn't reflect what we've been working on the last few months," the 23-year-old said. "It's just upsetting to see that we couldn't put out on the field what we've been working so hard for. "Fortunately enough, we have this next round versus Wales again to rectify that and produce a result we're happy with and build some confidence, especially leading into the World Cup in a couple of weeks." Almost a year ago the Wallaroos were edged by Wales at home but a week later faced them again and rebounded with a thumping 37-5 victory which helped Australia clinch the WVX2 trophy in South Africa. "I guess we can reflect back on last year and see that we can do it," said the NSW Waratahs star. "So, yes, something that we can definitely focus on in the days leading up but like I said, it wasn't acceptable what we produced and we're looking to really rectify that and produce a better result because that's not who we are." A big crowd is expected given the Welsh supporters who are in Sydney ahead of the third Test between the Wallabies and British and Irish Lions 24 hours later at Accor Stadium. "It's predicted to be the biggest World Cup to date, which is awesome, and it's great for the women's game, so getting a taste of that, kind of acclimatised to that, it's a good preparation heading into the World Cup," said Miller. The Wallaroos are hoping that lightning doesn't strike twice as they get the chance to square the ledger with Wales in their final Test before the Women's Rugby World Cup. The Australians will take on the Welsh at North Sydney Oval on Friday with the match following a 21-12 loss to the tourists in Brisbane last weekend. The Wallaroos got off to a positive start, with Annabelle Codey crossing in the eighth minute. But after a 30-minute delay, with the teams ordered off Ballymore due to lightning, the hosts lost their way to fall to Wales for just the second time in 10 meetings. While they created plenty of opportunities they recorded 24 turnovers in the greasy conditions, with about half from dropped balls, while their usually dependable lineout faltered, losing five of their own throws. Winger Desiree Miller said the review was "tough to watch", with the team putting the error-riddled effort down to an off day. The Australians will fly to the UK and face Samoa in their opening World Cup pool game in Salford on August 23 and Miller said that after three successive losses, they wanted to arrive with confidence. "It was pretty tough to watch and it definitely doesn't reflect what we've been working on the last few months," the 23-year-old said. "It's just upsetting to see that we couldn't put out on the field what we've been working so hard for. "Fortunately enough, we have this next round versus Wales again to rectify that and produce a result we're happy with and build some confidence, especially leading into the World Cup in a couple of weeks." Almost a year ago the Wallaroos were edged by Wales at home but a week later faced them again and rebounded with a thumping 37-5 victory which helped Australia clinch the WVX2 trophy in South Africa. "I guess we can reflect back on last year and see that we can do it," said the NSW Waratahs star. "So, yes, something that we can definitely focus on in the days leading up but like I said, it wasn't acceptable what we produced and we're looking to really rectify that and produce a better result because that's not who we are." A big crowd is expected given the Welsh supporters who are in Sydney ahead of the third Test between the Wallabies and British and Irish Lions 24 hours later at Accor Stadium. "It's predicted to be the biggest World Cup to date, which is awesome, and it's great for the women's game, so getting a taste of that, kind of acclimatised to that, it's a good preparation heading into the World Cup," said Miller.
The Guardian
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Guardian
Wallaroos suffer shock defeat as Wales strike after lightning delay
The Wallaroos have crashed to a third straight loss after Wales held them scoreless in the second half in a women's rugby Test in Brisbane suspended for 35 minutes due to lightning. Australia led 7-0 in the 12th minute when the players left the field at Ballymore, but Wales seized the momentum after the unscheduled break to run out winners 21-12. It was just the second win in nine Tests against Australia for Wales, who are ranked 10th, four places below the Wallaroos. Wales finished last in the most recent Six Nations women's tournament, losing all five of their matches, but displayed plenty of enterprise on Saturday. All three of their tries in Brisbane were scored by the backs while both of Australia's five-pointers came from close range forward carries. The Wallaroos were strong in the scrum, but their lineout struggled as they continued their preparations for next month's World Cup in England. The hosts had plenty of possession and territory in the second half, but poor passing and handling errors, combined with stout Welsh defence kept them scoreless over the last 40 minutes. 'We had too many dropped balls and we didn't play like we know we can, so I think it's back to the drawing board for us,' Wallaroos captain and flanker Emily Chancellor told Stan. 'I think we came out really well in those first 10 minutes after the lightning so you can't really use that as an excuse.' It was a fourth loss in six matches this year for Australia, while Wales ended a spell of 818 days without an away victory. 'Bloody awesome, I am genuinely so proud of the girls,' Wales captain and No 8 Alex Callender told Stan. 'We wanted to be physical and I think our defence was outstanding today, I'm so proud of the girls.' The Wallaroos had already had a try rubbed out for obstruction before scoring the opening points in the ninth minute, when lock Annabelle Codey plunged over from close range and her try was converted by winger Desiree Miller. Sign up to The Breakdown The latest rugby union news and analysis, plus all the week's action reviewed after newsletter promotion Rain continued to fall after play resumed, but Wales scored from a well executed move from a 21st minute scrum close to the Wallaroos line. Halfback Keira Bevan and five-eighth Lleucu George combined to send fullback Nel Metcalfe, over, with Bevan converting to level the score. In an exciting finish to the half, each side scored inside the last two minutes. George and inside centre Courtney Keight set up Metcalf for her second try with Bevan adding the extras. A minute later, with just seconds left, Wallaroos No 8 Tabua Tuinakauvadara, smashed over the line from a powerful forward drive off a rolling maul, but Miller couldn't convert. Ahead 14-12 at the break, Wales added the only points of the second half, with the influential George's grubber kick setting up a 43rd minute try to centre Hannah Dallavalle, with Bevan again converting. The teams will play again at North Sydney Oval next Friday.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Wales beat Australia to claim first win under Lynn
Women's summer series Australia (12) 12 Tries: Codey, Morgan Con: Miller Wales (14) 21 Tries: Metcalfe 2, Dallavalle Cons: Bevan 3 Wales celebrated a first win under head coach Sean Lynn with victory over Australia in Brisbane. Having lost all five Six Nations games earlier this year, Wales delivered a timely performance just four weeks out from the Rugby World Cup. Annabelle Codey gave the hosts an early lead before play was halted amid an impressive show of thunder and lightning on the Sunshine Coast. Nel Metcalfe then crossed twice as Wales looked resurgent, but a lapse in concentration allowed Layne Morgan to sneak over on the stroke of half-time to trim Wales' lead to 14-12. Hannah Dallavalle extended Wales' lead, and while the Wallaroos dominated territory in the second half, Wales' defence was up to the task. The two sides will meet again in Sydney on Friday, their final warm-up before the World Cup. More to follow. Australia: Caitlyn Halse; Waiaria Ellis, Georgina Friedrichs, Trilleen Pomare, Desiree Miller; Tia Hinds, Layne Morgan; Lydia Kavoa, Katalina Amosa, Bridie O'Gorman, Kaitlan Leaney, Annabelle Codey, Emily Chancellor (capt), Ashley Marsters, Layne Morgan. Replacements: Tania Naden, Bree-Anna Browne, Asoiva (Eva) Karpani, Ashley Fernandez, Piper Duck, Samantha Wood, Cecilia Smith, Lori Cramer. Wales: Nel Metcalfe, Jasmine Joyce, Hannah Dallavalle, Courtney Keight, Lisa Neumann, Lleucu George, Keira Bevan; Maisie Davies, Kelsey Jones, Donna Rose, Alaw Pyrs, Gwen Crabb, Georgia Evans, Bethan Lewis, Alex Callender (captain). Replacements: Molly Reardon, Katherine Baverstock, Sisilia Tuipulotu, Tilly Vucaj, Bryonie King, Seren Lockwood, Kayleigh Powell, Carys Cox.
Sydney Morning Herald
4 days ago
- Climate
- Sydney Morning Herald
Lightning halts women's rugby Test as ‘humdinger' winter storm lashes Brisbane
A large rain band moving across Australia brought soggy conditions across large parts of the country, stretching from much of central Queensland to Tasmania and over to coastal areas of South Australia. The stormy weather in Brisbane even led to lightning causing play to be suspended in a women's rugby Test between the Wallaroos and Wales, which the tourists eventually went on to win 21-12. The sunshine state copped an 'unseasonable' amount of rain including in the central highlands, where 45 millimetres was recorded in the 24 hours to Saturday morning, Bureau of Meteorology Senior meteorologist Angus Hines said. 'Through the remainder of the day today, we'll see this band of rain move eastwards across Queensland, southeastwards across New South Wales and Tasmania,' he said. 'The rain band will linger across parts of Queensland. 'It's a wet night in Brisbane tonight and actually wet really up to around about Mackay maybe.' Meanwhile, lightning forced a suspension of about 35 minutes in the women's rugby Test between Australia and Wales at Ballymore in Brisbane. The game was halted in the 12th minute with Australia leading 7-0.
