Australia Women

25 - 32

Full Time

USA Women

Australia Women vs USA Women

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Commentary

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Georgie Perris-Redding bursts through to advance the USA attack.

78'

Sally Fuesaina comes on.

77'

Brianna Hoy comes off.

77'

Hera-Barb Malcolm Heke comes on.

77'

Tania Naden comes off.

77'

Alivia Leatherman comes on.

77'

Hope Rogers comes off.

77'

Paige Stathopoulos comes on.

77'

Kathryn Treder comes off.

77'

Emily Henrich comes on.

77'

Mata Hingano comes off.

77'

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by McKenzie Hawkins as it drops short of the posts.

70'

Try

A series of passes by USA results in a try for Mata Hingano

69'

That's a great try assist by Katana Howard.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Bulou Mataitoga took full advantage.

68'

Australia make a substitution with Faitala Moleka coming on.

67'

Australia make a substitution with Arabella McKenzie coming off.

67'

Australia make a substitution with Lori Cramer coming on.

67'

Australia make a substitution with Caitlyn Halse coming off.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Kathryn Treder goes through the gap.

66'

USA make a substitution with Katana Howard coming on.

65'

USA make a substitution with Gabby Cantorna coming off.

65'

Conversion

The USA supporters go wild as Gabby Cantorna successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

A stunning solo try from Lotte Clapp

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Lotte Clapp goes through the gap.

62'

Spellbinding play by Taina Tukuafu is finished off with a try.

62'

Leilani Nathan comes on for Australia.

56'

Siokapesi Palu leaves the field.

56'

Arabella McKenzie has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

56'

Try

A penetrating move by Australia results in a try for Georgina Friedrichs.

55'

That's a great try assist by Piper Duck.

55'

What a run here by Piper Duck as they get over the gainline!

55'

Freda Tafuna comes on for USA.

55'

Kate Zackary leaves the field.

55'

Taina Tukuafu comes on for USA.

55'

Olivia Ortiz leaves the field.

55'

Rachel Ehrecke comes on.

52'

Erica Jarrell comes off.

52'

Bridie O'Gorman comes on.

50'

Eva Karpani comes off.

50'

Layne Morgan comes on.

50'

Sammie Wood comes off.

50'

Gabby Cantorna will not be happy with that conversion attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

49'

Try

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

48'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Atasi Lafai getting some game time.

46'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Kaitlan Leaney being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Gabby Cantorna adds the two points for USA.

44'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Hope Rogers from scoring that try!

43'

Olivia Ortiz played a key part in that try.

43'

USA make a substitution with Keia Mae Sagapolu Sanele coming on.

40'

USA make a substitution with Charli Jacoby coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Penalty Goal

Arabella McKenzie kicks the penalty.

42'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Gabby Cantorna will have to re-adjust the radar.

37'

Try

The USA maul pushes over the tryline as Kathryn Treder scores.

36'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Arabella McKenzie will have to re-adjust the radar.

33'

Try

Silky skills by Australia ends with a try for Maya Stewart.

32'

Trouble here as Maya Stewart breaches the defence.

32'

Georgina Friedrichs sets up the try.

32'

Trouble here as Trilleen Pomare breaches the defence.

26'

Conversion

Arabella McKenzie converts the try.

18'

Try

Ashley Marsters goes on their own for a try.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ashley Marsters bursts through to advance the Australia attack.

16'

Georgina Friedrichs sets up the try.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Olivia Ortiz took full advantage.

Penalty Goal

Gabby Cantorna kicks the penalty.

Gabby Cantorna can consider themself unlucky as they see the ball hit the left upright and bounce away.

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Arabella McKenzie as it drops short of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Australia leads to a try for Desiree Miller

That's a great try assist by Georgina Friedrichs.

The defensive line has been broken as Georgina Friedrichs goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Australia Women v USA Women 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Thu 16th May 2024, 11:55pm PDT 
  
 AAMI Park

Points Flow Chart

USA Women win +7

Time in lead

Mins in lead

65%

% Of Game In Lead

22%

36%

Possession Last 10 min

64%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hingano

69'

25 - 32

Cantorna

63'

25 - 27

Clapp

62'

25 - 25

Friedrichs

25 - 20

55'

Rogers

48'

20 - 20

Cantorna

44'

20 - 15

Rogers

43'

20 - 13

Half Time

McKenzie

20 - 8

42'

Treder

36'

17 - 8

Stewart

17 - 3

32'

McKenzie

12 - 3

18'

Marsters

10 - 3

17'

Cantorna

5 - 3

Miller

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Australia Women

USA Women

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Defence Profile

Australia Women

USA Women

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

62%

50%

3-6 secs

27%

41%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

121

Last 5 Penalties

52'

54'

66'

67'

74'

Australia Women

USA Women

Wallaroos vs USA Women Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Wallaroos face off against USA Women in Pacific Four Series Round 3 on Thu 16th May 2024 at AAMI Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 07:55 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 08:55 SAST on RugbyPass TV, 18:55 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 16:55 AEST in Australia and 23:55 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 the two sides are separated by just 1 places in the rankings with Wallaroos in position 7 and USA Women in position 8, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Wallaroos vs USA Women Squads

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