The Australian women's rugby sevens team saw their hopes of winning the title dashed after losing to New Zealand 10-34 in the semi-finals of the World Rugby Sevens Series (SVNS) held in Vancouver. This loss meant that the Australian team missed out on the final, and their performance fell short of expectations. The team will now have to regroup and focus on securing a podium finish.
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02-24, 2025From the start of the match, New Zealand crossover star Stacey Waaka scored two tries within the opening two minutes, putting the Australian team on the back foot and making it difficult for them to recover. Waaka has represented New Zealand in rugby league and has also played for the national team in 15s rugby. New Zealand quickly gained an advantage with their strong performance and relentless pressure.
At the end of the first half, the Australian team trailed 5-24, consistently failing to find effective countermeasures. Charlotte Caslick scored the only try for Australia in the first half, and Faith Nathan added another consolation try in the second half. However, against the strong New Zealand team, the Australian team appeared helpless and struggled to maintain possession.
In the New Zealand team, led by two-time Olympic gold medalist Waaka, who personally scored a hat-trick, speedster Risi Pouri-Lane also contributed two tries. New Zealand easily advanced to the final, where they will face the winner between Japan and Fiji. Australia will compete against the loser between Japan and Fiji for the bronze medal, aiming to salvage a medal from the tournament.
