Summary
The Women’s Rugby World Cup has reached the quarter-finals, with teams like England and New Zealand moving forward. Some standout moments from the pool stage included Fiji’s win over Wales, Samoa scoring their first tournament points, and South Africa reaching their first ever quarter-final. Brazil also made a memorable debut with their first World Cup try.
Key Facts
- Eight teams, including England and Australia, advanced to the quarter-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup.
- Fiji's team, led by their youngest captain, Alfreda Fisher, won against Wales with a score of 28-25.
- Samoa scored their first points in the tournament since 2014 with a penalty kick by Harmony Vatau.
- Brazil scored their first World Cup try, with Bianca Silva running half the field to score against France, despite eventually losing the match.
- South Africa progressed to the quarter-finals for the first time in Women's World Cup history, highlighted by a win over Italy.
- South African standout player Aseza Hele scored four tries in the initial two games.
- The South African women's team's success marks a significant achievement compared to the historically dominant men's team.
