{"id":89581,"date":"2025-08-23T08:38:07","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T08:38:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/89581\/"},"modified":"2025-08-23T08:38:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T08:38:07","slug":"wallaroos-open-womens-rugby-world-cup-campaign-against-samoa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/89581\/","title":{"rendered":"Wallaroos open Women&#8217;s Rugby World Cup campaign against Samoa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"css-2425b0\">The Wallaroos will begin their 2025 Women&#8217;s Rugby World Cup campaign as they face Samoa in Salford.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">The tournament got underway earlier today as hosts England took care of the USA easily.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stan.com.au\/watch\/sport\/rugby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"css-tm001h\">Watch the 2025 Women&#8217;s Rugby World Cup live and on-demand via Stan Sport.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Now, the Australians are out for a perfect start against their Pacific neighbours just outside of Manchester.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Lock Kaitlan Leaney co-captains the side for the first time alongside flanker Emily Chancellor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Meanwhile, ten players will make their World Cup debut, including 18-year-old Caitlyn Halse, who becomes the youngest Australian ever to play at the hallmark event.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">FOLLOW ALL THE ACTION IN THE LIVE BLOG BELOW OR THE <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugby.com.au\/match-centre\/249\/2026\/945377\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"css-tm001h\">MATCH CENTRE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>WALLAROOS v SAMOA TEAMS<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">AUSTRALIA (1-15):\u00a0Faliki Pohiva, Katalina Amosa, Eva Karpani, Kaitlan Leaney (co-c), Michaela Leonard, Piper Duck, Emily Chancellor, Tabua Tuinakauvadra, Samantha Wood, Faitala Moleka, Desiree Miller, Cecilia Smith, Georgina Friedrichs, Maya Stewart, Caitlyn Halse<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Replacements:\u00a0Adiana Talakai, Bri Hoy, Bridie O&#8217;Gorman, Ashley Fernandez, Ashley Marsters, Layne Morgan, Tia Hinds, Lori Cramer<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">SAMOA (1-15):\u00a0Ana Mamea, Avau Filimaua, Glory Aiono, Ana-Lise Sio, Demielle Onesemo-Tuilaepa, Sinead Ryder, Sui Pauaraisa (c), Utumalama Atonio, Ana Afuie, Harmony Vatau, Drenna Falaniko, Fa&#8217;asua Makisi, Keilamarita Pouri-Lane, Lutia Col Aumua, Karla Wright-Akeli<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Replacements:\u00a0Lulu Leuta, Denise Aiolupotea, Tori Iosefo, Jayjay Taylor, Madisen-Jade Jamie Iva, Christabelle Onosemo-Tuilaepa, Melina Grace Salale, Faalua Tugaga<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Referee:\u00a0Lauren Jenner (FIR)<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Assistant Referees:\u00a0Precious Pazani (ZIM) &amp; Amelia Luciano (USAR)<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">TMO:\u00a0Matteo Liperini (FIR)<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">FPRO:\u00a0Andrew McMenemy (SRU)<\/p>\n<p>HOW TO WATCH WALLAROOS v SAMOA <\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">The Wallaroos&#8217; clash with Samoa will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport and the Nine Network.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 8:30 pm (AEST) with kickoff expected at 9:00 pm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">The game will also be shown on free-to-air television on 9Gem, with coverage beginning at 8:30 pm<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Wallaroos will begin their 2025 Women&#8217;s Rugby World Cup campaign as they face Samoa in Salford. 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