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Perth Now
a day ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Wallaroos sweating over fitness of leading stars
Two of the Wallaroos' biggest stars are in doubt for the Rugby World Cup with sevens convert Charlotte Caslick undergoing ankle surgery and skipper Siokapesi Palu in danger of suffering a similar fate. The pair both suffered injuries during Australia's loss to New Zealand in Wellington last Saturday and are now racing the clock with the tournament getting underway in England in late August. Olympic gold medallist and long-time sevens captain Caslick, who switched to 15-a-side this year, suffered a syndesmosis injury which required surgery. Playing in the centres she opened Australia's account with a first-half try. A Wallaroos spokesperson said the 30-year-old would miss the Wallaroos' two warm-up matches against Wales, with the first at Brisbane's Ballymore on July 26. But she hasn't given up on her World Cup dream with Australia opening their campaign against Samoa in Manchester on August 23. It's believed the speedster is more likely to return for their second match against the US a week later in York. Flanker Palu was seen in a moon-boot following the Black Ferns loss after injuring herself while making a try-saving tackle. The Wallaroos medical teams are "weighing up options" as they seek further information on the extent of the injury.
The Advertiser
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Palu injury blow as Wallaroos feel Black Ferns' force
The Wallaroos threw their best shot at the Black Ferns before succumbing 37-12 in a loss compounded by an injury to captain Siokapesi Palu. New Zealand winger Portia Woodman-Wickliffe scored three tries on her 34th birthday, her first after just 50 seconds in an ominous start to the O'Reilly Cup clash on Saturday in Wellington. But the visitors fired right back, Charlotte Caslick scoring with her first touch as the Wallaroos went blow-for-blow in the first 30 minutes. Hard-running flanker Palu limped off after her foot was trapped under a pile of bodies holding up a Black Ferns try, while Caslick was also limping at fulltime after falling awkwardly in a tackle. The Black Ferns led 10-7 at halftime, then hit top gear, former sevens star Jorja Miller's sensational solo effort a highlight as they improved their record against Australia to a remarkable 29-0 since their first meeting in 1994. It was the Black Ferns' final game on home soil before August's World Cup, whereas the Wallaroos will play Wales in Brisbane and Sydney before departing. "It's just building pressure and ... that self-belief is what we needed," said Palu, who was wearing a moon boot on her right foot post-game. "Definitely a lot of positives in that first half to show that we can stay in it. "It's just now trying to hold that out for 80 minutes." Seventeen-year-old debutant Waiaria Ellis and fellow winger Desiree Miller were both enterprising, while No.10 Tia Hinds kicked well in tricky Wellington conditions. Lydia Kavoa scored the Wallaroos' consolation try in the final moments, some rare joy after they had kept New Zealand's time in their attacking 22-metre zone to just five seconds in the first 30 minutes. "We were not clinical enough (in the first half) ... credit to Australia, they really tested us," New Zealand captain Alana Bremner said. "I do (think we're ready for the World Cup). The internal competition is amazing, it grows and grows and we're pushing." The Wallaroos threw their best shot at the Black Ferns before succumbing 37-12 in a loss compounded by an injury to captain Siokapesi Palu. New Zealand winger Portia Woodman-Wickliffe scored three tries on her 34th birthday, her first after just 50 seconds in an ominous start to the O'Reilly Cup clash on Saturday in Wellington. But the visitors fired right back, Charlotte Caslick scoring with her first touch as the Wallaroos went blow-for-blow in the first 30 minutes. Hard-running flanker Palu limped off after her foot was trapped under a pile of bodies holding up a Black Ferns try, while Caslick was also limping at fulltime after falling awkwardly in a tackle. The Black Ferns led 10-7 at halftime, then hit top gear, former sevens star Jorja Miller's sensational solo effort a highlight as they improved their record against Australia to a remarkable 29-0 since their first meeting in 1994. It was the Black Ferns' final game on home soil before August's World Cup, whereas the Wallaroos will play Wales in Brisbane and Sydney before departing. "It's just building pressure and ... that self-belief is what we needed," said Palu, who was wearing a moon boot on her right foot post-game. "Definitely a lot of positives in that first half to show that we can stay in it. "It's just now trying to hold that out for 80 minutes." Seventeen-year-old debutant Waiaria Ellis and fellow winger Desiree Miller were both enterprising, while No.10 Tia Hinds kicked well in tricky Wellington conditions. Lydia Kavoa scored the Wallaroos' consolation try in the final moments, some rare joy after they had kept New Zealand's time in their attacking 22-metre zone to just five seconds in the first 30 minutes. "We were not clinical enough (in the first half) ... credit to Australia, they really tested us," New Zealand captain Alana Bremner said. "I do (think we're ready for the World Cup). The internal competition is amazing, it grows and grows and we're pushing." The Wallaroos threw their best shot at the Black Ferns before succumbing 37-12 in a loss compounded by an injury to captain Siokapesi Palu. New Zealand winger Portia Woodman-Wickliffe scored three tries on her 34th birthday, her first after just 50 seconds in an ominous start to the O'Reilly Cup clash on Saturday in Wellington. But the visitors fired right back, Charlotte Caslick scoring with her first touch as the Wallaroos went blow-for-blow in the first 30 minutes. Hard-running flanker Palu limped off after her foot was trapped under a pile of bodies holding up a Black Ferns try, while Caslick was also limping at fulltime after falling awkwardly in a tackle. The Black Ferns led 10-7 at halftime, then hit top gear, former sevens star Jorja Miller's sensational solo effort a highlight as they improved their record against Australia to a remarkable 29-0 since their first meeting in 1994. It was the Black Ferns' final game on home soil before August's World Cup, whereas the Wallaroos will play Wales in Brisbane and Sydney before departing. "It's just building pressure and ... that self-belief is what we needed," said Palu, who was wearing a moon boot on her right foot post-game. "Definitely a lot of positives in that first half to show that we can stay in it. "It's just now trying to hold that out for 80 minutes." Seventeen-year-old debutant Waiaria Ellis and fellow winger Desiree Miller were both enterprising, while No.10 Tia Hinds kicked well in tricky Wellington conditions. Lydia Kavoa scored the Wallaroos' consolation try in the final moments, some rare joy after they had kept New Zealand's time in their attacking 22-metre zone to just five seconds in the first 30 minutes. "We were not clinical enough (in the first half) ... credit to Australia, they really tested us," New Zealand captain Alana Bremner said. "I do (think we're ready for the World Cup). The internal competition is amazing, it grows and grows and we're pushing."
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Palu injury blow as Wallaroos feel Black Ferns' force
The Wallaroos threw their best shot at the Black Ferns before succumbing 37-12 in a loss compounded by an injury to captain Siokapesi Palu. New Zealand winger Portia Woodman-Wickliffe scored three tries on her 34th birthday, her first after just 50 seconds in an ominous start on Saturday in Wellington. But the visitors fired right back, Charlotte Caslick scoring with her first touch as the Wallaroos went blow-for-blow in the first 30 minutes. Hard-running flanker Palu limped off after her foot was trapped under a pile of bodies holding up a Black Ferns try, while Caslick was also limping at fulltime after falling awkwardly in a tackle. The Black Ferns led 10-7 at halftime, then hit top gear, former sevens star Jorja Miller's sensational solo effort a highlight as they improved their record against Australia to a remarkable 29-0 since their first meeting in 1994. It was the Black Ferns' final game on home soil before August's World Cup, whereas the Wallaroos will play Wales in Brisbane and Sydney before departing. "It's just building pressure and ... that self-belief is what we needed," said Palu, who was wearing a moon boot on her right foot post-game. "Definitely a lot of positives in that first half to show that we can stay in it. "It's just now trying to hold that out for 80 minutes." Seventeen-year-old debutant Waiaria Ellis and fellow winger Desiree Miller were both enterprising, while No.10 Tia Hinds kicked well in tricky Wellington conditions. Lydia Kavoa scored the Wallaroos' consolation try in the final moments, some rare joy after they had kept New Zealand's time in their attacking 22 metre zone to just five seconds in the first 30 minutes. "We were not clinical enough (in the first half) ... credit to Australia they really tested us," New Zealand captain Alana Bremner said. "I do (think we're ready for the World Cup). The internal competition is amazing, it grows and grows and we're pushing."
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Wallaroos look for World Cup measure against Canada
With the Rugby World Cup three months away, the Wallaroos are determined not to take a backward step when they face Canada in their final round of the Pacific Four tournament. The Australian women tackle the Canadians at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium on Friday, looking to make a dent in a 0-6 win-loss record. While the Canada's men's team are ranked outside the top 20, their women are a rugby powerhouse, sitting at world No.2 - above world champions New Zealand, who they drew with last round. Canada's set-piece and rolling maul are their major weapons, while the Wallaroos will look to get sevens superstar Charlotte Caslick heavily involved in her first start at inside centre. "We know Canada are going to be physical and be on a high, with the draw last week with the Black Ferns," Wallaroos skipper Siokapesi Palu said at their final training session in Brisbane. The Wallaroos are going into the match with confidence high after a rousing win over the USA in Canberra last round while in their first match of the tournament they also delivered an improved performance against the Black Ferns, who they have also never beaten. "We're confident with what we produced last week and in the weeks before so we know what we need to do, it's just a matter of executing on the night when it matters," said Palu. "A win gives us huge confidence but it's the way we won, knowing that we had to front up physically is something that we need to take into this game." Brumbies flanker Palu said it was important to keep improving ahead of their World Cup opener, against Samoa in Manchester in August. The Wallaroos have a potential Cup quarter-final match-up with Canada. "Growth is a massive focus for us, which you can see as we shift and change different people in different positions - we're trying to build connections and depth," she said. "We saw where we kind of sat with the New Zealand team and it shows that there has been a lot of progress. "This game will definitely be crucial ahead of the World Cup but there's still a few more games for all of us to play so we don't know what can happen in that time."
The Advertiser
22-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Wallaroos look for World Cup measure against Canada
With the Rugby World Cup three months away, the Wallaroos are determined not to take a backward step when they face Canada in their final round of the Pacific Four tournament. The Australian women tackle the Canadians at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium on Friday, looking to make a dent in a 0-6 win-loss record. While the Canada's men's team are ranked outside the top 20, their women are a rugby powerhouse, sitting at world No.2 - above world champions New Zealand, who they drew with last round. Canada's set-piece and rolling maul are their major weapons, while the Wallaroos will look to get sevens superstar Charlotte Caslick heavily involved in her first start at inside centre. "We know Canada are going to be physical and be on a high, with the draw last week with the Black Ferns," Wallaroos skipper Siokapesi Palu said at their final training session in Brisbane. The Wallaroos are going into the match with confidence high after a rousing win over the USA in Canberra last round while in their first match of the tournament they also delivered an improved performance against the Black Ferns, who they have also never beaten. "We're confident with what we produced last week and in the weeks before so we know what we need to do, it's just a matter of executing on the night when it matters," said Palu. "A win gives us huge confidence but it's the way we won, knowing that we had to front up physically is something that we need to take into this game." Brumbies flanker Palu said it was important to keep improving ahead of their World Cup opener, against Samoa in Manchester in August. The Wallaroos have a potential Cup quarter-final match-up with Canada. "Growth is a massive focus for us, which you can see as we shift and change different people in different positions - we're trying to build connections and depth," she said. "We saw where we kind of sat with the New Zealand team and it shows that there has been a lot of progress. "This game will definitely be crucial ahead of the World Cup but there's still a few more games for all of us to play so we don't know what can happen in that time." With the Rugby World Cup three months away, the Wallaroos are determined not to take a backward step when they face Canada in their final round of the Pacific Four tournament. The Australian women tackle the Canadians at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium on Friday, looking to make a dent in a 0-6 win-loss record. While the Canada's men's team are ranked outside the top 20, their women are a rugby powerhouse, sitting at world No.2 - above world champions New Zealand, who they drew with last round. Canada's set-piece and rolling maul are their major weapons, while the Wallaroos will look to get sevens superstar Charlotte Caslick heavily involved in her first start at inside centre. "We know Canada are going to be physical and be on a high, with the draw last week with the Black Ferns," Wallaroos skipper Siokapesi Palu said at their final training session in Brisbane. The Wallaroos are going into the match with confidence high after a rousing win over the USA in Canberra last round while in their first match of the tournament they also delivered an improved performance against the Black Ferns, who they have also never beaten. "We're confident with what we produced last week and in the weeks before so we know what we need to do, it's just a matter of executing on the night when it matters," said Palu. "A win gives us huge confidence but it's the way we won, knowing that we had to front up physically is something that we need to take into this game." Brumbies flanker Palu said it was important to keep improving ahead of their World Cup opener, against Samoa in Manchester in August. The Wallaroos have a potential Cup quarter-final match-up with Canada. "Growth is a massive focus for us, which you can see as we shift and change different people in different positions - we're trying to build connections and depth," she said. "We saw where we kind of sat with the New Zealand team and it shows that there has been a lot of progress. "This game will definitely be crucial ahead of the World Cup but there's still a few more games for all of us to play so we don't know what can happen in that time." With the Rugby World Cup three months away, the Wallaroos are determined not to take a backward step when they face Canada in their final round of the Pacific Four tournament. The Australian women tackle the Canadians at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium on Friday, looking to make a dent in a 0-6 win-loss record. While the Canada's men's team are ranked outside the top 20, their women are a rugby powerhouse, sitting at world No.2 - above world champions New Zealand, who they drew with last round. Canada's set-piece and rolling maul are their major weapons, while the Wallaroos will look to get sevens superstar Charlotte Caslick heavily involved in her first start at inside centre. "We know Canada are going to be physical and be on a high, with the draw last week with the Black Ferns," Wallaroos skipper Siokapesi Palu said at their final training session in Brisbane. The Wallaroos are going into the match with confidence high after a rousing win over the USA in Canberra last round while in their first match of the tournament they also delivered an improved performance against the Black Ferns, who they have also never beaten. "We're confident with what we produced last week and in the weeks before so we know what we need to do, it's just a matter of executing on the night when it matters," said Palu. "A win gives us huge confidence but it's the way we won, knowing that we had to front up physically is something that we need to take into this game." Brumbies flanker Palu said it was important to keep improving ahead of their World Cup opener, against Samoa in Manchester in August. The Wallaroos have a potential Cup quarter-final match-up with Canada. "Growth is a massive focus for us, which you can see as we shift and change different people in different positions - we're trying to build connections and depth," she said. "We saw where we kind of sat with the New Zealand team and it shows that there has been a lot of progress. "This game will definitely be crucial ahead of the World Cup but there's still a few more games for all of us to play so we don't know what can happen in that time."
