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Sydney Morning Herald
19 hours ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
From economy to equality: Wallaroos take off for World Cup
The Wallaroos will fly business class to the 2025 World Cup for the first time, marking a significant milestone two years after the players publicly criticised Rugby Australia for second-rate treatment. The squad collectively penned a social media post highlighting a lack of support, including flying economy and the absence of a full-time coach, in comparison to the Wallabies. Former England international Jo Yapp was appointed as the Wallaroos' first full-time coach in February 2024 and believes that improved travel conditions are essential to help her 32-player squad compete in a tough pool that includes England, the United States and Samoa. 'Going business class has huge performance implications, because it allows us to hit the ground running earlier when we arrive,' Yapp said. 'But also how it makes the players feel from a mental and a value perspective, I think that also has a massive impact, which is no more than they deserve. 'They're going to a World Cup, and they've been training exceptionally hard, so feeling valued is also a massive thing.' Emily Chancellor captained the Wallaroos in Friday's 36-5 win over Wales at North Sydney Oval and is proud of the journey the team has been on since she joined the squad a decade ago. 'It's a huge statement from Rugby Australia and World Rugby to invest in us and I think for the Kiwi girls to also fly business class because of the length of the trip, and I hope it's going to have a really great positive impact on the players' feeling of worth but also on performance,' Chancellor said.
The Age
19 hours ago
- The Age
From economy to equality: Wallaroos take off for World Cup
The Wallaroos will fly business class to the 2025 World Cup for the first time, marking a significant milestone two years after the players publicly criticised Rugby Australia for second-rate treatment. The squad collectively penned a social media post highlighting a lack of support, including flying economy and the absence of a full-time coach, in comparison to the Wallabies. Former England international Jo Yapp was appointed as the Wallaroos' first full-time coach in February 2024 and believes that improved travel conditions are essential to help her 32-player squad compete in a tough pool that includes England, the United States and Samoa. 'Going business class has huge performance implications, because it allows us to hit the ground running earlier when we arrive,' Yapp said. 'But also how it makes the players feel from a mental and a value perspective, I think that also has a massive impact, which is no more than they deserve. 'They're going to a World Cup, and they've been training exceptionally hard, so feeling valued is also a massive thing.' Emily Chancellor captained the Wallaroos in Friday's 36-5 win over Wales at North Sydney Oval and is proud of the journey the team has been on since she joined the squad a decade ago. 'It's a huge statement from Rugby Australia and World Rugby to invest in us and I think for the Kiwi girls to also fly business class because of the length of the trip, and I hope it's going to have a really great positive impact on the players' feeling of worth but also on performance,' Chancellor said.
ABC News
a day ago
- ABC News
New Caledonian leader outlines road to bring Bougival Accord into effect
On the program today New Caledonia's President Alcide Ponga says the French territory has a big job ahead of it to transform the Bougival Accord from a political agreement to a legal one. A deep sea mining company's exploration work with two Pacific to be scrutinised by the United Nations. The Australian Government opens up the second round of the Pacific Engagement Visa ballot. The stolen remains of the ancient civilisation who built the famous Moai heads in Rapa Nui are brought home. Debate rages in Timor-Leste over a controversial plan to build a multi-million dollar soccer stadium. The names that make up the inaugural Marshall Islands soccer squad are released. And stories told in sign language are included in Vanuatu's short story competition, Sot Sot Storian.
