The Australian women's rugby sevens team was shocked after unexpectedly losing 12-14 to a relatively weaker Brazilian team in the Vancouver leg of the competition. This defeat served as a wake-up call for the defending champions.
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02-23, 2025In the Pool A match of the Vancouver World Series, the Brazilian team rallied in the second half after trailing 0-12 in the first half, eventually reversing the score and achieving a memorable victory. The ecstatic Brazilian players could hardly believe what they had accomplished after the match, celebrating their hard-earned triumph.
Brazilian player Raquel Kochhann said, "It's hard for us to describe how we feel at this moment, because competing with top teams is a huge challenge for us. In Brazil, rugby is not a popular sport, so we have put in a lot of effort to fight for the opportunity to participate and show the world that Brazil is more than just football. So today is a very important day for us, and we want to prove to the world and the Brazilian people that the Brazilian rugby team is an excellent team and is constantly growing, with the ability to compete with top teams." Their victory is a testament to their dedication and perseverance.
As the defending World Series champions, the Australian team was missing star player Madison Levi, who was absent due to thumb surgery. Despite Brazil's shocking victory, it did not affect Australia's overall progress. The Australian team subsequently defeated Spain 42-0 and Canada 25-14, successfully securing a place in the quarter-finals. They quickly regrouped and refocused after the unexpected setback.
The Australian team will face the British team in the quarter-finals on Sunday afternoon (Australian Eastern Daylight Time). At the same time, the Australian men's rugby sevens team also achieved a record of 2 wins and 1 loss in the Pool B match, successfully advancing to the quarter-finals. They defeated Ireland 17-7, lost to New Zealand by the same score, and defeated South Africa 17-12 in the final round of the group stage. In the quarter-finals, the Australian team will face South Africa again, setting the stage for a thrilling rematch.
