Fiji Women

7 - 43

Full Time

Australia Women

Australia Women vs Fiji Women

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The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Desiree Miller bursts through to advance the Australia attack.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Ema Adivitaloga took full advantage.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Repeka Tove took full advantage.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Martha Fua took full advantage.

67'

Desiree Miller curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

65'

Try

The Australia pack has powered over for Tania Naden to score the try.

64'

Australia sub Martha Fua comes onto the field.

64'

Bree-Anna Browne departs for Australia.

64'

Fiji sub Lavenia Nauga-Grey comes onto the field.

64'

Salanieta Nabuli departs for Fiji.

64'

Australia sub Tia Hinds comes onto the field.

61'

Faitala Moleka departs for Australia.

61'

Australia sub Ashley Fernandez comes onto the field.

61'

Siokapesi Palu departs for Australia.

61'

Fiji sub Ema Adivitaloga comes onto the field.

61'

Vani Va'aga Arei departs for Fiji.

61'

Fiji sub Setaita Railumu comes onto the field.

60'

Kolora Lomani departs for Fiji.

60'

Atelaite Buna comes on.

53'

Luisa Tisolo comes off.

53'

Tania Naden comes on.

53'

Katalina Amosa comes off.

53'

Merevesi Ofakimalino comes on.

52'

Mereoni Nakesa comes off.

52'

What a run here by Siokapesi Palu as they get over the gainline!

51'

Tiana Robanakadavu comes on.

50'

Ana Korovata comes off.

50'

Bitila Tawake comes on.

50'

Keleni Marawa comes off.

50'

Emily Chancellor comes on.

50'

Tabua Tuinakauvadra comes off.

50'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Faitala Moleka kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Layne Morgan dots the ball down from close range.

49'

Trilleen Pomare makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Salanieta Nabuli makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Fiji make a substitution with Mereoni Nakesa coming on.

40'

Fiji make a substitution with Merevesi Ofakimalino coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

39'

Australia go for goal with Faitala Moleka taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

39'

Try

Incisive passing by Australia is finished off by Desiree Miller, as they goes over for the try.

38'

That's a great try assist by Caitlyn Halse.

38'

Fiji sub Merevesi Ofakimalino comes onto the field.

36'

Mereoni Nakesa departs for Fiji.

36'

Conversion

Faitala Moleka does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Siokapesi Palu as they go over the white wash for a try.

30'

Spellbinding play by Cecilia Smith is finished off with a try.

30'

Trouble here as Tabua Tuinakauvadra breaches the defence.

27'

Eva Karpani comes on.

27'

Faliki Pohiva comes off.

27'

Charlotte Caslick comes on.

27'

Bienne Terita comes off.

27'

Faitala Moleka curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

26'

Try

Silky skills by Australia ends with a try for Bienne Terita.

25'

Trouble here as Bienne Terita breaches the defence.

25'

Trilleen Pomare played a key part in that try.

25'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Karalaini Naisewa getting some game time.

22'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Salaseini Railumu being replaced.

22'

Australia make a substitution with Trilleen Pomare coming on.

17'

Australia make a substitution with Maya Stewart coming off.

17'

Conversion

Faitala Moleka converts the try.

16'

Try

A series of passes by Australia results in a try for Bienne Terita

16'

Ashley Marsters sets up the try.

16'

Yellow Card

Kolora Lomani (Fiji) is shown a yellow card

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Bienne Terita took full advantage.

13'

Fiji sub Salaseini Railumu comes onto the field.

13'

Karalaini Naisewa departs for Fiji.

13'

Conversion

Faitala Moleka converts the try.

11'

Try

A series of passes by Australia results in a try for Caitlyn Halse

10'

Faitala Moleka played a key part in that try.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Cecilia Smith took full advantage.

Conversion

Luisa Tisolo has kicked a conversion.

Try

Fiji are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Alfreda Fisher touching down.

Karalaini Naisewa comes on for Fiji.

Salaseini Railumu leaves the field.

Yellow Card

Tiarah Minns (Australia) is shown a yellow card

The defensive line has been broken as Repeka Tove goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Salanieta Nabuli goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Bienne Terita goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Fiji Women v Australia Women 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Fri 2nd May 2025, 10:00pm PDT 
  
 HFC Bank Stadium 
  
 Natarsha Ganley

Points Flow Chart

Australia Women win +36

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

81%

20%

Possession Last 10 min

80%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Naden

64'

7 - 43

Moleka

50'

7 - 38

Morgan

49'

7 - 36

Half Time

Miller

38'

7 - 31

Moleka

31'

7 - 26

Palu

30'

7 - 24

Terita

25'

7 - 19

Moleka

16'

7 - 14

Terita

16'

7 - 12

Lomani

7 - 7

15'

Moleka

11'

7 - 7

Halse

10'

7 - 5

Tisolo

7 - 0

Fisher

5 - 0

Minns

0 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Fiji Women

Australia Women

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Defence Profile

Fiji Women

Australia Women

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

49%

58%

3-6 secs

41%

38%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

113

Fiji Women vs Wallaroos Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Fiji Women face off against Wallaroos in Women's Internationals Round 1 on Fri 2nd May 2025 at HFC Bank Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:00. In South Africa it’s at 07:00 SAST, 17:00 NZST in New Zealand, 15:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 22:00 EST in the US.

Wallaroos won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, Wallaroos sits at 7 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Fiji Women holds 13.

The two sides are separated by 6 places in the rankings with Fiji Women in position 13 and Wallaroos in position 7 as such Wallaroos are favourites on paper.

Fiji Women vs Wallaroos Squads

The official squads for Fiji Women vs Wallaroos will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.