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Australia v New Zealand – Preview

Pacific Four Series The second match takes us to the southern hemisphere, where it will stay till the final round on 23 May. Jo Yapp and Allan Bunting have announced their squads (see below). Wallaroos With the successful Fiji test behind her, Jo Yapp’s first job was to peruse the injury list. Unfortunately it amounts

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Source: Fiji Rugby

A significant day for Fiji rugby

A first visit of the Wallaroos to Fiji was an important development in the history of Oceania rugby. The result, a 43-7 win for the Aussies, was expected (they now lead the series 4-0), but it gave Fijiana the rare chance to test themselves against strong competition at home. Their opponents at the World Cup

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Source: World Rugby

New Contracts for Wallaroos

46 Wallaroos have been awarded contracts for the coming season, including the World Cup. They form a so-called “managed group”. They are: Ruby Anderson (NSW Waratahs/Avoca Beach Rugby Club) Ashlea Bishop (ACT Brumbies/Canberra Royals) Emily Chancellor (NSW Waratahs/Sydney University) Bree-Anna Cheatham (Queensland Reds/Western Districts Rugby) Georgia Cormick (Western Force/Harlequins Rugby Club) Lori Cramer (Queensland Reds/University

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Australia presented with ICC Women’s Championship Trophy

Australia were today presented with the ICC Women’s Championship trophy after they won the prestigious 10-team competition that provided a pathway to the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. Captain Alyssa Healy was presented the trophy in Melbourne on behalf of the International Cricket Council by Cricket Australia Chair and ICC Director Mike Baird. Australia

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Source: ECB

The Ashes – England subside

If England win all three T20s and the test, they regain the Ashes. As they leave Hobart, they stand 0-6 points down, so their chances are slim. Here are the teams chosen for the third ODI: Australia Alyssa Healy (captain and w-k), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia

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Source: Cricket Australia

England suffer a wet start to their tour

The opening day of England’s tour of Australia revealed more weaknesses than strengths. A 50-over match against the Governor General’s XI was badly affected by rain; the players leaving the field in the 29th over, not to return. Relaxed rules were in place: 14 per side, but the usual numbers onfield. Only three of the

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Source: 6 Nations

Great touring boost for Wales

It’s quite excellent news that Wales are to tour Australia next summer and play two tests in Brisbane and Sydney. Amidst all the unhappy disclosures emanating from the Principality, this strikes a far more positive note. Tours have been great rarities for the national side: this one provides a sensible preparation for the world cup,

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