The Black Ferns have maintained their stranglehold over the Wallaroos to open the Pacific Four Series with a 38-12 victory over the hosts in Newcastle.
New Zealand have retained the Laurie O’Reilly Cup with a hard-fought win over Australia at Newcastle’s McDonald Jones Stadium.
Demotion to WXV 2 could have spelled disaster for the Wallaroos. Instead, stalwart Michaela Leonard believes Australia turned a page in the second tier competition they won in 2024, building palpable momentum heading into a World Cup year.
Three-time Olympian Charlotte Caslick will start a Test match for the first time when Australia host New Zealand in Newcastle.
SVNS Series stars Charlotte Caslick and Tia Hinds are among six players in line to debut for the Wallaroos in Saturday’s clash with Fijiana.
Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp has included eight uncapped players in the team’s 30-player squad for a clash with Fijiana in Suva.
Jo Yapp immediately let out a smile while being asked about Portia Woodman-Wickliffe’s decision to come out of international retirement.
SVNS Series superstars like Charlotte Caslick, Tia Hinds and Kaitlin Shave watching on as Australia’s emerging rugby sevens elite put on a show.
Tia Hinds kicked a final play conversion to help Australia beat New Zealand 21-19 in Madrid.
The All Blacks must avoid back-to-back losses to round out the season.