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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Canada bully Wallaroos in World Cup reality check
The Canadian juggernaut have offered the new-look Wallaroos a harsh pre-World Cup reminder of their standing with a 45-7 Test win in Brisbane. World No.2 Canada dominated every aspect of Friday afternoon's clash, only the second time Australia's women have graced Suncorp Stadium. Down 21-0 after 20 minutes, the hosts were lucky not to concede more than one extra try before the break, although there was a response to begin the second stanza. A strong tackle-busting effort from winger Desiree Miller to score was brief respite though in a dominant Canadian performance. Australia, ranked sixth in the world, beat world No.8 USA last weekend after a comprehensive loss to No.3 New Zealand to begin the Pacific Four Series. Canada drew with New Zealand last week and will enter August's World Cup in England, where the hosts top the rankings, confident of bringing the trophy back with them. In seven World Cups Australia have a sole third-placed finish and otherwise finished no higher than fifth. "Would have loved the win last weekend but had to move on quickly," Canadian captain Alex Tessier said. "Very proud; a decent win and put a lot of points on the board. "The Pac Four plays a huge role (for the World Cup) ... which is coming up quite quickly." The visitor's forward pack was rampaging in the first half, Australia unable to plug the gaps in defence and hesitant with ball in hand while their line-out struggled to function. Sevens convert Charlotte Caslick had her moments in her first Test at inside centre, making a strong covering tackle to save a try and darting through the line whenever the opportunity presented. The Wallaroos' replacement forwards also made an impact, reserve hooker Adiana Talakai unlucky to have a try disallowed after her injection after halftime. Australia captain and back-rower Siokapesi Palu was another bright spot for the side but admitted her team had work to do with three Tests left before their World Cup opener. "Canada were really physical, and set piece again was challenging," she said. "We know they're a quality side and we really need to step up moving forward."
The Advertiser
23-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Canada bully Wallaroos in World Cup reality check
The Canadian juggernaut have offered the new-look Wallaroos a harsh pre-World Cup reminder of their standing with a 45-7 Test win in Brisbane. World No.2 Canada dominated every aspect of Friday afternoon's clash, only the second time Australia's women have graced Suncorp Stadium. Down 21-0 after 20 minutes, the hosts were lucky not to concede more than one extra try before the break, although there was a response to begin the second stanza. A strong tackle-busting effort from winger Desiree Miller to score was brief respite though in a dominant Canadian performance. Australia, ranked sixth in the world, beat world No.8 USA last weekend after a comprehensive loss to No.3 New Zealand to begin the Pacific Four Series. Canada drew with New Zealand last week and will enter August's World Cup in England, where the hosts top the rankings, confident of bringing the trophy back with them. In seven World Cups Australia have a sole third-placed finish and otherwise finished no higher than fifth. "Would have loved the win last weekend but had to move on quickly," Canadian captain Alex Tessier said. "Very proud; a decent win and put a lot of points on the board. "The Pac Four plays a huge role (for the World Cup) ... which is coming up quite quickly." The visitor's forward pack was rampaging in the first half, Australia unable to plug the gaps in defence and hesitant with ball in hand while their line-out struggled to function. Sevens convert Charlotte Caslick had her moments in her first Test at inside centre, making a strong covering tackle to save a try and darting through the line whenever the opportunity presented. The Wallaroos' replacement forwards also made an impact, reserve hooker Adiana Talakai unlucky to have a try disallowed after her injection after halftime. Australia captain and back-rower Siokapesi Palu was another bright spot for the side but admitted her team had work to do with three Tests left before their World Cup opener. "Canada were really physical, and set piece again was challenging," she said. "We know they're a quality side and we really need to step up moving forward." The Canadian juggernaut have offered the new-look Wallaroos a harsh pre-World Cup reminder of their standing with a 45-7 Test win in Brisbane. World No.2 Canada dominated every aspect of Friday afternoon's clash, only the second time Australia's women have graced Suncorp Stadium. Down 21-0 after 20 minutes, the hosts were lucky not to concede more than one extra try before the break, although there was a response to begin the second stanza. A strong tackle-busting effort from winger Desiree Miller to score was brief respite though in a dominant Canadian performance. Australia, ranked sixth in the world, beat world No.8 USA last weekend after a comprehensive loss to No.3 New Zealand to begin the Pacific Four Series. Canada drew with New Zealand last week and will enter August's World Cup in England, where the hosts top the rankings, confident of bringing the trophy back with them. In seven World Cups Australia have a sole third-placed finish and otherwise finished no higher than fifth. "Would have loved the win last weekend but had to move on quickly," Canadian captain Alex Tessier said. "Very proud; a decent win and put a lot of points on the board. "The Pac Four plays a huge role (for the World Cup) ... which is coming up quite quickly." The visitor's forward pack was rampaging in the first half, Australia unable to plug the gaps in defence and hesitant with ball in hand while their line-out struggled to function. Sevens convert Charlotte Caslick had her moments in her first Test at inside centre, making a strong covering tackle to save a try and darting through the line whenever the opportunity presented. The Wallaroos' replacement forwards also made an impact, reserve hooker Adiana Talakai unlucky to have a try disallowed after her injection after halftime. Australia captain and back-rower Siokapesi Palu was another bright spot for the side but admitted her team had work to do with three Tests left before their World Cup opener. "Canada were really physical, and set piece again was challenging," she said. "We know they're a quality side and we really need to step up moving forward." The Canadian juggernaut have offered the new-look Wallaroos a harsh pre-World Cup reminder of their standing with a 45-7 Test win in Brisbane. World No.2 Canada dominated every aspect of Friday afternoon's clash, only the second time Australia's women have graced Suncorp Stadium. Down 21-0 after 20 minutes, the hosts were lucky not to concede more than one extra try before the break, although there was a response to begin the second stanza. A strong tackle-busting effort from winger Desiree Miller to score was brief respite though in a dominant Canadian performance. Australia, ranked sixth in the world, beat world No.8 USA last weekend after a comprehensive loss to No.3 New Zealand to begin the Pacific Four Series. Canada drew with New Zealand last week and will enter August's World Cup in England, where the hosts top the rankings, confident of bringing the trophy back with them. In seven World Cups Australia have a sole third-placed finish and otherwise finished no higher than fifth. "Would have loved the win last weekend but had to move on quickly," Canadian captain Alex Tessier said. "Very proud; a decent win and put a lot of points on the board. "The Pac Four plays a huge role (for the World Cup) ... which is coming up quite quickly." The visitor's forward pack was rampaging in the first half, Australia unable to plug the gaps in defence and hesitant with ball in hand while their line-out struggled to function. Sevens convert Charlotte Caslick had her moments in her first Test at inside centre, making a strong covering tackle to save a try and darting through the line whenever the opportunity presented. The Wallaroos' replacement forwards also made an impact, reserve hooker Adiana Talakai unlucky to have a try disallowed after her injection after halftime. Australia captain and back-rower Siokapesi Palu was another bright spot for the side but admitted her team had work to do with three Tests left before their World Cup opener. "Canada were really physical, and set piece again was challenging," she said. "We know they're a quality side and we really need to step up moving forward."
West Australian
23-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Canada bully Wallaroos in World Cup reality check
The Canadian juggernaut have offered the new-look Wallaroos a harsh pre-World Cup reminder of their standing with a 45-7 Test win in Brisbane. World No.2 Canada dominated every aspect of Friday afternoon's clash, only the second time Australia's women have graced Suncorp Stadium. Down 21-0 after 20 minutes, the hosts were lucky not to concede more than one extra try before the break, although there was a response to begin the second stanza. A strong tackle-busting effort from winger Desiree Miller to score was brief respite though in a dominant Canadian performance. Australia, ranked sixth in the world, beat world No.8 USA last weekend after a comprehensive loss to No.3 New Zealand to begin the Pacific Four Series. Canada drew with New Zealand last week and will enter August's World Cup in England, where the hosts top the rankings, confident of bringing the trophy back with them. In seven World Cups Australia have a sole third-placed finish and otherwise finished no higher than fifth. "Would have loved the win last weekend but had to move on quickly," Canadian captain Alex Tessier said. "Very proud; a decent win and put a lot of points on the board. "The Pac Four plays a huge role (for the World Cup) ... which is coming up quite quickly." The visitor's forward pack was rampaging in the first half, Australia unable to plug the gaps in defence and hesitant with ball in hand while their line-out struggled to function. Sevens convert Charlotte Caslick had her moments in her first Test at inside centre, making a strong covering tackle to save a try and darting through the line whenever the opportunity presented. The Wallaroos' replacement forwards also made an impact, reserve hooker Adiana Talakai unlucky to have a try disallowed after her injection after halftime. Australia captain and back-rower Siokapesi Palu was another bright spot for the side but admitted her team had work to do with three Tests left before their World Cup opener. "Canada were really physical, and set piece again was challenging," she said. "We know they're a quality side and we really need to step up moving forward."
Perth Now
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Canada bully Wallaroos in World Cup reality check
The Canadian juggernaut have offered the new-look Wallaroos a harsh pre-World Cup reminder of their standing with a 45-7 Test win in Brisbane. World No.2 Canada dominated every aspect of Friday afternoon's clash, only the second time Australia's women have graced Suncorp Stadium. Down 21-0 after 20 minutes, the hosts were lucky not to concede more than one extra try before the break, although there was a response to begin the second stanza. A strong tackle-busting effort from winger Desiree Miller to score was brief respite though in a dominant Canadian performance. Australia, ranked sixth in the world, beat world No.8 USA last weekend after a comprehensive loss to No.3 New Zealand to begin the Pacific Four Series. Canada drew with New Zealand last week and will enter August's World Cup in England, where the hosts top the rankings, confident of bringing the trophy back with them. In seven World Cups Australia have a sole third-placed finish and otherwise finished no higher than fifth. "Would have loved the win last weekend but had to move on quickly," Canadian captain Alex Tessier said. "Very proud; a decent win and put a lot of points on the board. "The Pac Four plays a huge role (for the World Cup) ... which is coming up quite quickly." The visitor's forward pack was rampaging in the first half, Australia unable to plug the gaps in defence and hesitant with ball in hand while their line-out struggled to function. Sevens convert Charlotte Caslick had her moments in her first Test at inside centre, making a strong covering tackle to save a try and darting through the line whenever the opportunity presented. The Wallaroos' replacement forwards also made an impact, reserve hooker Adiana Talakai unlucky to have a try disallowed after her injection after halftime. Australia captain and back-rower Siokapesi Palu was another bright spot for the side but admitted her team had work to do with three Tests left before their World Cup opener. "Canada were really physical, and set piece again was challenging," she said. "We know they're a quality side and we really need to step up moving forward."
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
US star slapped with three-game ban for head stomp
United States centre Alev Kelter has been banned for three matches for her ugly head stomp on her Wallaroos opposite during Australia's Pacific Four win in Canberra. The former ice hockey and soccer player was sent off late in the Wallaroos' 27-19 win, which referee Aimee Barrett-Theron labelled "thuggery". A three-time Olympian, winning bronze for the American sevens team in Paris last year, Kelter took a hit-up and then stamped repeatedly with her boot on Georgina Friedrichs' head, who was clinging to her other leg. Kelter appeared before an independent disciplinary committee on Tuesday in New Zealand, where the US will face the Black Ferns in the next round. Chaired by Michael Heron KC (New Zealand) and former international players Becky Essex (England) and Ofisa Tonu'u (New Zealand), Kelter accepted she had committed an act of foul play and the referee's decision to award a red card was correct. The committee, however, accepted Kelter's evidence she did not intend to contact the head and her act was reckless rather than deliberate. The three-game ban rules her out of the last round of the Pacific Four and two club games with her Bay Breakers team back in the USA.
