/ 30 October 2023

The Wallaroos stage an epic upset

Image source: Fanny Schertzer
Image source: Fanny Schertzer

Our women’s rugby team had what’s been called their greatest-ever win on Saturday, beating third-ranked France 29-20. Going into the World Rugby WXV1 game, the fifth-ranked Wallaroos weren’t expected to come out on top – but they didn’t let that stop them. As that happened, let’s say it was the opposite for the Jillaroos… Our rugby league team ended a 7-year winning streak with a loss to New Zealand in their Pacific Championships clash. The Wallabies also had a rocky weekend, with coach Eddie Jones quitting after the team’s disappointing World Cup performance. Speaking of… South Africa’s won the Rugby World Cup, beating the All Blacks 12-11. In netball, the Diamonds beat the South African Proteas 67-52 in game 2 of the South Africa series yesterday. And the Matildas wowed the 60,000-strong Optus Stadium crowd with an 8-0 win over the Philippines last night. Let’s go, Aussies…

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