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21 hours ago
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Wallaroos can match Wales in Sydney wet: skipper
Wallaroos captain Emily Chancellor admits her side have learnt from their Ballymore upset as a wet-weather Wales rematch looms in Sydney. The hosts were stunned 22-12 in Brisbane last week and the sides will clash again on Friday at North Sydney Oval, the Wallaroos' final Test before next month's World Cup. Keen to play up-tempo rugby under coach Jo Yapp, Chancellor admits they must also show they're not one-trick ponies. With rain forecast, they'll get their chance. "We're confident with a lot of what we did, just need that execution to be a little better," Chancellor said ahead of her second game in charge. "We've been well aware it's going to rain for most of the time we've been here and it's stuck true. "We want to play to the conditions well and prove ... we can play this kind of rugby as well." Chancellor, captaining with Siokapesi Palu (foot) injured, said the return of lethal winger Maya Stewart from a knee injury was "an emotional win" ahead of England's World Cup. Wales have made seven changes to last week's side, with back-rowers Alex Callender and Kate Williams to co-captain the side for the first time. Winger and three-time rugby sevens Olympian Jasmine Joyce will win her 50th Wales cap in Sydney. "Wounds are still open and you're feeling the pain ... it's a great opportunity," Chancellor said of the quick turnaround. Wallaroos captain Emily Chancellor admits her side have learnt from their Ballymore upset as a wet-weather Wales rematch looms in Sydney. The hosts were stunned 22-12 in Brisbane last week and the sides will clash again on Friday at North Sydney Oval, the Wallaroos' final Test before next month's World Cup. Keen to play up-tempo rugby under coach Jo Yapp, Chancellor admits they must also show they're not one-trick ponies. With rain forecast, they'll get their chance. "We're confident with a lot of what we did, just need that execution to be a little better," Chancellor said ahead of her second game in charge. "We've been well aware it's going to rain for most of the time we've been here and it's stuck true. "We want to play to the conditions well and prove ... we can play this kind of rugby as well." Chancellor, captaining with Siokapesi Palu (foot) injured, said the return of lethal winger Maya Stewart from a knee injury was "an emotional win" ahead of England's World Cup. Wales have made seven changes to last week's side, with back-rowers Alex Callender and Kate Williams to co-captain the side for the first time. Winger and three-time rugby sevens Olympian Jasmine Joyce will win her 50th Wales cap in Sydney. "Wounds are still open and you're feeling the pain ... it's a great opportunity," Chancellor said of the quick turnaround. Wallaroos captain Emily Chancellor admits her side have learnt from their Ballymore upset as a wet-weather Wales rematch looms in Sydney. The hosts were stunned 22-12 in Brisbane last week and the sides will clash again on Friday at North Sydney Oval, the Wallaroos' final Test before next month's World Cup. Keen to play up-tempo rugby under coach Jo Yapp, Chancellor admits they must also show they're not one-trick ponies. With rain forecast, they'll get their chance. "We're confident with a lot of what we did, just need that execution to be a little better," Chancellor said ahead of her second game in charge. "We've been well aware it's going to rain for most of the time we've been here and it's stuck true. "We want to play to the conditions well and prove ... we can play this kind of rugby as well." Chancellor, captaining with Siokapesi Palu (foot) injured, said the return of lethal winger Maya Stewart from a knee injury was "an emotional win" ahead of England's World Cup. Wales have made seven changes to last week's side, with back-rowers Alex Callender and Kate Williams to co-captain the side for the first time. Winger and three-time rugby sevens Olympian Jasmine Joyce will win her 50th Wales cap in Sydney. "Wounds are still open and you're feeling the pain ... it's a great opportunity," Chancellor said of the quick turnaround.
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a day ago
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Wallaroos can match Wales in Sydney wet: skipper
Wallaroos captain Emily Chancellor admits her side have learnt from their Ballymore upset as a wet-weather Wales rematch looms in Sydney. The hosts were stunned 22-12 in Brisbane last week and the sides will clash again on Friday at North Sydney Oval, the Wallaroos' final Test before next month's World Cup. Keen to play up-tempo rugby under coach Jo Yapp, Chancellor admits they must also show they're not one-trick ponies. With rain forecast, they'll get their chance. "We're confident with a lot of what we did, just need that execution to be a little better," Chancellor said ahead of her second game in charge. "We've been well aware it's going to rain for most of the time we've been here and it's stuck true. "We want to play to the conditions well and prove ... we can play this kind of rugby as well." Chancellor, captaining with Siokapesi Palu (foot) injured, said the return of lethal winger Maya Stewart from a knee injury was "an emotional win" ahead of England's World Cup. Wales have made seven changes to last week's side, with back-rowers Alex Callender and Kate Williams to co-captain the side for the first time. Winger and three-time rugby sevens Olympian Jasmine Joyce will win her 50th Wales cap in Sydney. "Wounds are still open and you're feeling the pain ... it's a great opportunity," Chancellor said of the quick turnaround.
Perth Now
a day ago
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- Perth Now
Wallaroos can match Wales in Sydney wet: skipper
Wallaroos captain Emily Chancellor admits her side have learnt from their Ballymore upset as a wet-weather Wales rematch looms in Sydney. The hosts were stunned 22-12 in Brisbane last week and the sides will clash again on Friday at North Sydney Oval, the Wallaroos' final Test before next month's World Cup. Keen to play up-tempo rugby under coach Jo Yapp, Chancellor admits they must also show they're not one-trick ponies. With rain forecast, they'll get their chance. "We're confident with a lot of what we did, just need that execution to be a little better," Chancellor said ahead of her second game in charge. "We've been well aware it's going to rain for most of the time we've been here and it's stuck true. "We want to play to the conditions well and prove ... we can play this kind of rugby as well." Chancellor, captaining with Siokapesi Palu (foot) injured, said the return of lethal winger Maya Stewart from a knee injury was "an emotional win" ahead of England's World Cup. Wales have made seven changes to last week's side, with back-rowers Alex Callender and Kate Williams to co-captain the side for the first time. Winger and three-time rugby sevens Olympian Jasmine Joyce will win her 50th Wales cap in Sydney. "Wounds are still open and you're feeling the pain ... it's a great opportunity," Chancellor said of the quick turnaround.
The Guardian
6 days ago
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- 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.
The Guardian
6 days ago
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- The Guardian
Australia v Wales: women's rugby union international
Update: Date: 2025-07-26T03:32:55.000Z Title: Preamble Content: Hello and welcome to live coverage of the women's rugby international between Australia and Wales at Ballymore Stadium in Brisbane. The Wallaroos and Wales meet for the first time on Australian soil with both sides out to build momentum ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup in England next month. The Wallaroos are also searching for winning form as they continue to find it tough to break through the glass ceiling and challenge the leading World Cup contenders. But they have a strong record over today's opponents – the world No 10 – with seven wins in their past eight matches including a 37-5 thumping last year. Emily Chancellor will captain the Wallaroos for the first time, while veteran Ash Marsters becomes the first woman to reach 40 caps for Australia. Wales are also looking to turnaround a run of poor results after failing to find a win and finishing bottom in the Six Nations. Prop Sisi Tuipulotu's return will give the tourists a huge boost as they look to emulate their victory over Australia last year rather than the crushing defeat to the same that followed just a week later on neutral ground in South Africa. This is the first leg of a rugby double-header feast with a certain touring side taking on the Wallabies in Melbourne later today, while the Wallaroos and Wales will also meet again next week in Sydney. The forecast in Brisbane is for wet and wild conditions surely perfect for an entertaining clash. Kick-off is at 2pm local, or 5am for those following along on BST. I'll be back shortly with the line-up. In the meantime, get in touch with any questions, thoughts and predictions. You can shoot me an email, or find me on X @martinpegan and Bluesky @ Let's get into it! About that time 😤🗓️ Today | 2:00pm AEST🏟️ Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane🎟️ @StanSportAU#Wallaroos
