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WALLAROOS RUN OVER JAPAN FOR FIRST WIN IN IRELAND

18/08/2017, Ireland, Rugby, Womens Rugby World Cup 2017, Article # 23807238
 

WALLAROOS RUN OVER JAPAN FOR FIRST WIN IN IRELAND

AUGUST 18, 2017
Note to editors: Images from the match can be downloaded here. Photo credit World Rugby.
 
The Wallaroos have secured their first win of the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup, running in five tries to secure a 29-15 win over Japan in their third and final pool game at University College Dublin's Billings Park.
 
Samantha Treherne secured a personal tally of 14-points, crossing for a double and slotting two conversions, while Grace Hamilton, Mahalia Murphy and Nareta Marsters also crossed for tries.
 
Australia dominated possession in the opening exchanges of the first-half, and were eventually rewarded for their patience with a try through Treherne in the 17th minute. Sarah Riordan missed the conversion, leaving the score at 5-nil.
 
Marsters nearly scored a 50-metre run-away try soon after, but the ball was knocked on in contact over the line.
 
Hamilton scored Australia’s second in the 31st minute, Treherne slotted the conversion to give the Wallaroos a 12-nil lead.
 
Australian Sevens star Mahalia Murphy was next to score, channelling her Sevens experience to streak away over 80-metres to score under the posts. Treherne made no made mistakes with the conversion, extending Australia’s lead to 19-nil.
 
Japan crossed for their first try on the stroke of half-time through prop Saki Minami. The conversion attempt from Mayu Shimizu was unsuccessful, leaving the score at 19-5 as the two teams headed into the sheds.
 
Australia went through phase-after-phase of attack in the opening 10 minutes of the second half, but Japan were the first to score in the second stanza through inside centre Riho Kurogi, narrowing the margin to 19-10.
 
Japan crossed for their third try in the 58th minute through Number 8 Mahi Takano, narrowing the Wallaroos’ lead to just 19-15.
 
Marsters crossed the line in the 66th minute to create some distance between Australia and Japan on the scoreboard, but Treherne had the final say of the match, scoring her second in the 72ndminute to secure the 29-15 win for the Wallaroos.
 
Head coach Paul Verrell said: “It’s pleasing for the team to secure a win after two very tough losses to Ireland and France.
 
“The team put in a lot of work on-and-off the field this week to ensure they were across the game plan and the style of Rugby we wanted to play against Japan and they executed that well.
 
“We can’t make the semi-finals with one pool win, but we still have a lot to play for. We’ll head to Belfast with the goal of finishing as highly ranked as we possibly can to ensure we can compete at the next World Cup.
 
“We also want to continue to build as a team and create a Wallaroos program that girls back home want to be a part of. Participation in Rugby for females is on the rise off the back of the Sevens success in Rio, we need to ensure the 15s game is just as healthy to provide opportunities for the next generation.”
 
Australia’s next match will take place on Tuesday, August 22, where they will contest the fifth-place semi-finals. The side will face Ireland for the second time this tournament, kick-off at 2:00pm (11:00pm AEST) at King’s Stadium.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:
17MIN: TRY Samantha Treherne, MISSED CONV Sarah Riordan, AUS 5-0 JAP
31MIN: TRY Grace Hamilton, CONV Samantha Treherne, AUS 12-0 JAP
37MIN: TRY Mahalia Murphy, CONV Samantha Treherne, AUS 19-0 JAP
46MIN: TRY Saki Minami, MISSED CONV Mayu Shimizu, AUS 19-5 JAP
HALF-TIME 
52MIN: TRY Riho Kurogi, MISSED CONV Mayu Shimizu, AUS 19-10 JAP
58MIN: TRY Mahi Takano, MISSED CONV Mayu Shimizu, AUS 19-15 JAP
66MIN: TRY Nareta Marsters, MISSED CONV Samantha Treherne, AUS 24-15 JAP
72MIN: TRY Samantha Treherne, MISSED CONV Samantha Treherne, AUS 29-15 JAP
FULL-TIME 
WALLAROOS SIDE NAMED FOR FINAL POOL GAME AGAINST JAPAN

WALLAROOS SIDE NAMED FOR FINAL POOL GAME AGAINST JAPAN

16/08/2017, Ireland, Rugby, Womens Rugby World Cup 2017, Article # 23786109
 
 

WALLAROOS SIDE NAMED FOR FINAL POOL GAME AGAINST JAPAN

AUGUST 16, 2017
Wallaroos head coach Paul Verrell has made four changes to his starting XV ahead of his side’s final pool match of the 2017 Rugby World Cup against Japan this Thursday, 17 August (2:00am AEST Friday 18 August).
 
Captain and openside flanker Shannon Parry has been ruled out of the match through injury, in her place lock Alisha Hewett will earn her first start of the tournament, with Chloe Butler moving to the flank. Fellow Olympic Gold Medalist Sharni Williams will take over the captaincy duties.
 
In the backline, after earning her first World Cup start in the centres against France, Australian Defence Force playmaker Sarah Riordan will earn her first opportunity at flyhalf, with Sydney centre Kayla Sauavo returning to the starting side at inside centre.
 
In the reserves, Violeta Tupuola returns as prop cover, while 27-year old Jindabyne mechanic Kate Brown is in line for her Wallaroos debut.
 
Experienced fullback/flyhalf Ashleigh Hewson also remains unavailable for selection through injury.
 
Head coach Paul Verrell said: “Last Sunday’s loss to France was a tough one for our team, but the group still have a lot to play for and we’ve named a side that we believe can get the job done against Japan.
 
“Japan were impressive against the Irish in their last match and we must be mentally and physically ready for them as we head into our final pool game.
 
“We’ve unfortunately had to make a number of changes to the squad through injury and it’s disappointing to lose some of our more experienced players.
 
“Shannon has led this side admirably on-and-off the field and it’s a shame to have such an influential member of our squad unavailable.
 
“After being ruled out between the Irish and French matches, Ashleigh Hewson is also yet to fully recover from injury, but our strength and conditioning and medical staff are continuing to work closely with her with the hope she’ll be available for our matches in Belfast.”
 
The Wallaroos will face Japan on Thursday 17 August, kick-off at 5:00pm local time (2:00am AEST on Friday 18 August). The match will be broadcast live via FOX SPORTS.
 
Wallaroos side to face Japan: 
1.         Liz Patu – Queensland, Wests
2.         Cheyenne Campbell – Queensland, Redlands
3.         Hilisha Samoa – Queensland, Brothers
4.         Alisha Hewett – Australian Defence Force (ADRFU), Queensland, GPS
5.         Millie Boyle – ACT, Canberra Royals
6.         Mollie Gray – Australian Defence Force (ADRFU), NSW, Maitland
7.         Chloe Butler – South Australia, Parramatta
8.         Grace Hamilton – Sydney, Sydney University
9.         Katrina Barker – NSW Country, Newcastle University
10.       Sarah Riordan – Australian Defence Force (ADRFU), Victoria, Melbourne
11.       Mahalia Murphy – Australian Sevens, NSW, Campbell Town
12.       Kayla Sauvao – Sydney, Parramatta
13.       Sharni Williams – Australian Sevens, ACT, Canberra Royals
14.       Nareta Marsters – Queensland, Sunnybank
15.       Samantha Treherne – Queensland, Sunnybank
 
Reserves
16.       Emily Robinson – Sydney, Warringah
17.       Violeta Tupuola – ACT, Royals
18.       Hana Ngaha – Queensland, Sunnybank
19.       Rebecca Clough – Western Australia, Cottesloe
20.       Kate Brown* – ACT, Tuggeranong Vikings
21.       Fenella Hake – Queensland, Redlands
22.       Ashleigh Timoko – Western Australia, Wanneroo
23.       Trilleen Pomare – Western Australia, Wanneroo
 
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WALLAROOS FALL TO FRANCE

WALLAROOS FALL TO FRANCE

14/08/2017, Ireland, Rugby, Womens Rugby World Cup 2017, Article # 23751637
 

WALLAROOS FALL TO FRANCE

AUGUST 14, 2017


The Wallaroos have lost their second pool game of the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup in Ireland, falling 0-48 to France at the University College Dublin Bowl on Monday morning. 
 
The Australian’s were outscored eight tries to none, with French wingers Shannon Izar (3) and Chloe Pelle (2) crossing for five tries between them.
 
Wallaroos Head Coach Paul Verrell said: “Tonight we were outplayed by a better side. They were well drilled and started the match at a high intensity and we weren’t able to match them.
 
“To record a result like that after the promising performance we put in against the Irish is disappointing, but we must now turn our attention to our final pool game against Japan, which will be an important match for us.
 
“We’ll continue to recover and prepare well over the next four days ahead of the final pool game and our move to Belfast for the play-offs.”  
 
Australia will play Japan in their final Pool match on Friday 18 August at 2.00am AEST kick off, where they will look to secure a position in the Fifth Placed Finals heading into the next round of the competition.
 
Izar made her mark on the game early, crossing for her first of three in the sixth minute off a cross-field kick. French flyhalf Caroline Drouin missed the conversion, leaving the score at 5-nil.
 
Izar crossed for a further two tries before the 25-minute mark, claiming her hat-trick. Drouin slotted her third conversion attempt giving the French a 17-nil lead.
 
French lock Audrey Forlani managed to work through a tackle to cross for France’s fourth try of the match. Drouin converted to extend the lead to 24-nil.
 
Pelle crossed for her first try in the 39th minute, leaving the half-time score at 29-nil. Pelle crossed for her second to open the second half in the 45th minute, extending France’s lead to 34-nil.
 
The Wallaroos held onto possession for a short period during the second half, but their efforts where quelled in the 61st minute when openside flanker and ‘Player of the match’ Romane Menager sprinted over 20 metres to score France’s seventh try of the match.
 
Scrumhalf Katrina Barker was sent to the sin-bin in the 64th minute, reducing Australia to 14, and France made the most of their advantage crossing for their eighth and final try through reserve hooker Gaelle Mignot. Audrey Ababie slotted the conversion extending France’s lead to 48-nil.
 
Despite a yellow card to Mignot in the dying stages, the French held onto their sizeable lead for the remainder of the match, claiming their second win of the tournament.
 
The loss means that Australia’s hopes of a top-four finish are lost, with only one pool match remaining on Thursday where the Wallaroos will take on Japan at Billings Park.

Australia will continue to fight for the best possible ranking with the matches to follow.  

HOW IT HAPPENED: 
6min: Shannon Izar try, Caroline Droulin missed conv, AUS 0-5 FRA
14min: Shannon Izar try, Caroline Droulin missed conv, AUS 0-10 FRA
25min: Shannon Izar try, Caroline Droulin conv, AUS 0-17 FRA
32min: Audrey Forlani try, Montserrat Amedee conv, AUS 0-24 FRA
39min: Chloe Pelle try, Montserrat Amedee missed conv, AUS 0-29 FRA
HALF TIME
45min: Chloe Pelle try, Montserrat Amedee missed conv, AUS 0-34 FRA
61min: Romane Menager try, Audrey Abadie conv, AUS 0-41 FRA
64min: Katrina Barker yellow card
65min: Gaelle Mignot try, Audrey Abadie conv, AUS 0-48 FRA
79min: Gaelle Mignot yellow card
FULL TIME

France 48 (Shannon Izar 3, Audrey Forlani, Chloe Pelle 2, Romane Menager, Gaelle Mignot tries; Caroline Droulin, Montserrat Amedee, Audrey Abadie 2 cons) defeated Australia 0 
 
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WALLAROOS SIDE NAMED FOR SECOND POOL GAME OF THE WOMEN’S RUGBY WORLD CUP

WALLAROOS SIDE NAMED FOR SECOND POOL GAME OF THE WOMEN’S RUGBY WORLD CUP

12/08/2017, Ireland, Rugby, Womens Rugby World Cup 2017, Article # 23721456
 
 

WALLAROOS SIDE NAMED FOR SECOND POOL GAME OF THE WOMEN’S RUGBY WORLD CUP

AUGUST 12, 2017
Wallaroos head coach Paul Verrell has made only three changes to his match-day 23 ahead of the side’s second pool game of the 2017 Rugby World Cup against France this Sunday (4.45am AEST Monday), at University College Dublin (UCD) Bowl.
 
After the Wallaroos’ narrow 19-17 loss to Ireland in their opening match, Verrell has opted for consistency, only making the one change to the starting XV. Australian Defence Force centre Sarah Riordan has been named to start in the centres alongside Sharni Williams, with Kayla Sauavo moving to the reserves.
 
A further two changes have been made to the bench, with ACT frontrower Louise Burrows selected after being called into the side as injury cover for Evelyn Horomia, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the tournament with a calf-injury.
 
Western Australia’s Ashleigh Timoko has also been brought into the reserves in place of Ashleigh Hewson, who was ruled out through a minor injury.
 
Head coach Paul Verrell said: “We were really pleased with the way the team performed in their match against Ireland after we made nine changes from the final Test of the New Zealand Tour, and it’s important now that we look to build combinations within the team.
 
“Our forwards competed well against an experienced Irish pack and they’ll face a similar challenge this Sunday against the French.
 
“Our backline showed they can be very dangerous with the ball in hand, but we need them to continue to build as we lead into the match against the French. The addition of Sarah Riordan will provide us with another strong ball running option in the midfield.
 
“The team proved to themselves what they’re capable of in that match against the Irish and now we need them to continue to perform at that level, whilst also looking to grow and develop as a collective unit.”
 
The Wallaroos will play France on Sunday evening at UCD bowl in Dublin, kick-off at 7:45pm local time (4:45am, Monday 14 August AEST). The match will be broadcast live via FOX SPORTS.
 
Wallaroos side to face Ireland: 
1.         Liz Patu – Queensland, Wests
2.         Cheyenne Campbell – Queensland, Redlands
3.         Hilisha Samoa – Queensland, Brothers
4.         Chloe Butler – South Australia, Parramatta
5.         Millie Boyle – ACT, Canberra Royals
6.         Mollie Gray – Australian Defence Force (ADRFU), NSW, Maitland
7.         Shannon Parry – Australian Sevens, Queensland, Redlands
8.         Grace Hamilton – Sydney, Sydney University
9.         Katrina Barker – NSW Country, Newcastle University
10.       Trilleen Pomare – Western Australia, Wanneroo
11.       Mahalia Murphy – Australian Sevens, NSW, Campbell Town
12.       Sharni Williams – Australian Sevens, ACT, Canberra Royals
13.       Sarah Riordan – Australian Defence Force (ADRFU), Victoria, Melbourne
14.       Nareta Marsters – Queensland, Sunnybank
15.       Samantha Treherne – Queensland, Sunnybank
 
Reserves 
16.       Louise Burrows – ACT, Royals
17.       Emily Robinson – Sydney, Warringah
18.       Hana Ngaha – Queensland, Sunnybank
19.       Rebecca Clough – Western Australia, Cottesloe
20.       Alisha Hewett – Australian Defence Force (ADRFU), Queensland, GPS
21.       Fenella Hake – Queensland, Redlands
22.       Kayla Sauvao – Sydney, Parramatta
23.       Ashleigh Timoko – Western Australia, Wanneroo
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WALLAROOS NARROWLY FALL TO IRELAND IN WORLD CUP OPENER

WALLAROOS NARROWLY FALL TO IRELAND IN WORLD CUP OPENER

10/08/2017, Ireland, Rugby, Womens Rugby World Cup 2017, Article # 23691892
 
 

WALLAROOS NARROWLY FALL TO IRELAND IN WORLD CUP OPENER

AUGUST 10, 2017
Note to editors: Images are available for download here. Photo credit World Rugby.  

The Wallaroos have narrowly lost their opening match of the 2017 Women’s Rugby World in Dublin, falling to host nation Ireland 19-17 at the University College Dublin Bowl on Thursdaymorning.
 
Both sides crossed for three tries each, with conversions proving to be the difference with the Irish flyhalf Nora Stapleton slotting two-from-three attempts.
 
The Australian Sevens contingent had a strong influence on the match with Captain Shannon Parry and Mahalia Murphy both crossing the try line.  
 
The narrow loss of just two points means that Australia has earned a losing bonus point, placing them in their position in Pool C on one point, trailing Ireland (four points) and France (five points).
 
Australia will now prepare for its second match of the tournament against France on Monday 14 August at 4.45am AEST.
 
Wallaroos head coach Paul Verrell said: “I’m proud of the way the team performed tonight, they put in a big effort and overall it was a great improvement from our tour of New Zealand.
 
“The team matched it with the Irish and for the majority of the match and matched them in physically and put in a solid defensive display.
 
“The Irish controlled possession for a large portion of the second half and kept the ball inside our own half and that prevented us from creating any real opportunities.
 
“We could see the content we’ve been going over in training being put into practise, but we need to continue to build as we turn our focus to France.”
 
The score remained nil-all until the 21st minute, when Irish scrumhalf Larissa Muldoon darted through the line to score the opening try of the match. Stapleton converted the try, giving the home side a 7-nil lead.
 
Mahalia Murphy crossed first for the Wallaroos in the 29th minute, with some early lead up work from the forwards creating space for the Australian Sevens star out-wide. Samantha Treherne missed the conversion, leaving Australia trailing by two-points, 7-5.
 
The score remained 7-5 through to the half-time break, and it wasn’t until the 56th minute that Australian captain Shannon Parry broke the deadlock, diving over after a series of pick-and-drives to put her side in the lead 10-7. Treherne missed the conversion, leaving Australia ahead by three points.
 
The Irish answered straight back through reserve flanker Ciara Griffin who scored under the posts in the 61st minute to put her side back in the lead 12-10. Stapleton slotted the conversion putting the home-side in the lead 14-10.
 
A try through lock Sophie Spence put Ireland further ahead 19-10, before tighthead prop Hilisha Samoa dove over the line in the 73rd minute, after a series of forward runs, edging the Wallaroos within an upset. Ash Hewson slotted the conversion to narrow the score to 19-17, becoming the Wallaroos all-time leading point scorer in the process.
 
Ireland held onto possession for the remainder of the match, and eventually kicked the ball into touch to end the match and claim their first win of the tournament.
 
Irish lock Marie Louise Reilly was awarded ‘Woman of the match’.
 
The Wallaroos will now turn their focus to their next pool match against France on Monday.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED: 
21min: Larissa Mulhoon try, Nora Stapleton con, AUS 0-7 IRE
29min: Mahalia Murphy try, Samantha Treherne missed con AUS 5-7 IRE
HALF TIME
56min: Shannon Parry try, Samantha Treherne missed con AUS 10-7 IRE
62min: Ciara Griffin try, Nora Stapleton con AUS 10-14 IRE
69min: Sophie Spence try, Nora Stapleton missed con AUS 10-19 IRE
73min: Hilisha Samoa try, Ashleigh Hewson con AUS 17-19 IRE
FULL TIME
 
Ireland 19 (Larissa Mulhoon, Ciara Griffin, Sophie Spence tries; Nora Stapleton 2 cons)
defeated Australia 17 (Mahalia Murphy, Shannon Parry, Hilisha Samoa tries; Ash Hewson con)  
 
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Wallaroos side named for World Cup opener

Wallaroos side named for World Cup opener

08/08/2017, Ireland, Rugby, Womens Rugby World Cup 2017, Article # 23663733
 
 

Wallaroos side named for World Cup opener

AUGUST 8, 2017

 
Wallaroos Head Coach Paul Verrell has named his match-day 23 ahead of the team’s opening pool game of the 2017 Women’s Rugby World, against host-nation Ireland, at the University College Dublin (UCD) Bowl at 4:00am (AEST) on Thursday, 8 August.
 
Two debutants have been named in the starting XV, with Australian Sevens star Mahalia Murphy named on the wing and Western Australia’s Trilleen Pomare set to steer the side from flyhalf.
 
Australian Sevens Olympic Gold Medalist Shannon Parry will captain the side, with fellow Gold Medalist Sharni Williams and Queensland hooker Cheyenne Campbell named as vice-captains.
 
Campbell will be joined by Liz Patu and Hilisha Samoa to form an all Queensland frontrow, while Chloe Butler and Millie Boyle will be the starting lock pairing.
 
In the backrow, Parry and Grace Hamilton will welcome the return of Mollie Gray, who will play her first Test since suffering a serious knee-injury at the Brisbane Global Rugby Tens in February this year.
 
NSW Country’s Katrina Barker will join Pomare in the halves, while Kayla Sauvao will form a centre combination with Williams.
 
Winger Nareta Marsters and fullback Samantha Treherne will join Murphy in the back-three.
 
In the reserves, Emily Robinson, Violeta Tupuola and Hana Ngaha will provide frontrow cover, while Rebecca Clough and Aisha Hewett will cover both lock and backrow.
 
Fenella Hake, Sarah Riordan and Ashleigh Hewson will provide cover for the backs.
 
Head coach Paul Verrell said: “The team have been hard at work since we came together at Narrabeen over a week ago, and we’ve put together our strongest team to take on the tournament hosts.
 
“We’ve made nine changes from the side that ran out against Canada in our final match of the Four Nations tour in New Zealand, and we added a fair amount of experience into the side with the return of our Sevens players and Mollie.
 
“There has been a lot of exposure of the Women’s game locally in the lead up to the tournament, and after a week of preparation in Ireland, the team are hungry to get out on the field.
 
“Our lead up to the 2017 tournament has been the best yet, with state based training and the Four Nations tournament providing us with a great platform to build from.
 
“Facing Ireland first up will be a challenge, but it will also provide our girls the chance to set the tone of the tournament and produce a solid performance against the home-side in front of their fans.”
 
The Wallaroos will play Ireland on Wednesday evening at UCD bowl in Dublin, kick-off at 7:00pmlocal time (4:00am, Thursday 8 August AEST). The match will be broadcast live via FOX SPORTS.
 
Wallaroos side to face Ireland: 
1.         Liz Patu – Queensland, Wests
2.         Cheyenne Campbell – Queensland, Redlands
3.         Hilisha Samoa – Queensland, Brothers
4.         Chloe Butler – South Australia, Parramatta
5.         Millie Boyle – ACT, Canberra Royals
6.         Mollie Gray – Australian Defence Force (ADRFU), NSW, Maitland
7.         Shannon Parry – Australian Sevens, Queensland, Redlands
8.         Grace Hamilton – Sydney, Sydney University
9.         Katrina Barker – NSW Country, Newcastle University
10.       Trilleen Pomare* – Western Australia, Wanneroo
11.       Mahalia Murphy* – Australian Sevens, NSW, Campbell Town
12.       Sharni Williams – Australian Sevens, ACT, Canberra Royals
13.       Kayla Sauvao – Sydney, Parramatta
14.       Nareta Marsters – Queensland, Sunnybank
15.       Samantha Treherne – Queensland, Sunnybank

Reserves 
16.       Emily Robinson – Sydney, Warringah
17.       Violeta Tupuola – ACT, Canberra Royals
18.       Hana Ngaha – Queensland, Sunnybank
19.       Rebecca Clough – Western Australia, Cottesloe
20.       Alisha Hewett – Australian Defence Force (ADRFU), Queensland, GPS
21.       Fenella Hake – Queensland, Redlands
22.       Sarah Riordan – Australian Defence Force (ADRFU), Victoria
23.       Ashleigh Hewson – Sydney, Sydney University 

*denotes debutant.
 
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AUSTRALIA’S AMY PERRETT APPOINTED TO REFEREE 2014 WOMEN’S RUGBY WORLD CUP FINAL

AUSTRALIA’S AMY PERRETT APPOINTED TO REFEREE 2014 WOMEN’S RUGBY WORLD CUP FINAL

16/08/2014, France, Rugby, Womens Rugby World Cup 2017, Article # 3500951
 

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Saturday, 16 August


AUSTRALIA’S AMY PERRETT APPOINTED TO REFEREE 
2014 WOMEN’S RUGBY WORLD CUP FINAL

The IRB today announced that Australia will have a presence in the 2014 Women’s Rugby World Cup Final with Sydney’s Amy Perrett appointed to referee the clash between England and Canada on Monday morning (AEST) in Paris.

 

The 25-year-old, who refereed her first top grade men’s XV’s game last month in Sydney’s Shute Shield club Rugby competition, also took charge of the Semi-Final between England and Ireland and has impressed throughout the tournament.

 

Australian Rugby Union CEO Bill Pulver said: “This is a terrific honour for Amy and testament to the hard work she has put in over the years. She is an extraordinary young Australian who I hope inspires a generation of females to take up match officiating.”

 

Canberra’ Sarah Corrigan refereed the 2010 Women’s Rugby World Cup Final.

 
 

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