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Wallaroos outmuscled by USA Eagles after wild weather delays Pacific Four clash

Wallaroos outmuscled by USA Eagles after wild weather delays Pacific Four clash

Summary

The Wallaroos (Australia's women's rugby team) lost 33-12 to the USA Eagles in a delayed Pacific Four Series match in Kansas. Bad weather caused a nearly three-hour delay, and the game went past midnight, with the USA scoring most of the final points.

Key Facts

  • The match was delayed by almost three hours due to wild weather.
  • The USA Eagles won the rugby game 33-12 against the Wallaroos.
  • Prop Hope Rogers scored two tries for the USA.
  • Australian winger Desiree Miller scored a try early in the second half, making the score close for a time.
  • Australia had 9 penalties in the first half and controlled only 30% of the ball before halftime.
  • Wallaroos captain Siokapesi Palu Sekona said their poor discipline hurt their performance.
  • The Wallaroos had experienced a tornado warning earlier in the week and lost their previous game to Canada.
  • The Wallaroos will next play New Zealand on Anzac Day in Australia.
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