Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017: Guide to Wallaroos bid for historic win
IT’S one of the few world sporting events Australian sportswomen have yet to win - a rugby World Cup. SWOOP’S Guide to the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 has everything you need to know.
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IT’S one of the few world sporting events Australian women have yet to win — a rugby World Cup crown.
In fact, Australia’s best result is a sole bronze medal back in 2010.
Hopefully things are about to change for the better.
The Wallaroos are sending their best-prepared team ever to the World Cup in Ireland.
We take a look at who the Aussies will face, the top tips for the event in Ireland and how to follow their progress in our SWOOP guide to the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017.
And check in here for updates during the event.
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SEVENS STARS MAKE WALLAROOS CUT
WHO THE WALLAROOS PLAY
2017 Rugby World Cup fixture
Wallaroos v Ireland at UCD Bowl, Dublin, August 10, 4am AEST
Wallaroos v France at UCD Bowl, Dublin, August 14, 4.45am AEST
Wallaroos v Japan at Billings Park UCD, Dublin, August 18, 2am AEST
RUGBY WARNING: DON'T LET THIS BOOM TURN TO DUST
WALLAROOS STAR TAKES NO PRISONERS
WORLD CUP DATES
The tournament runs from August 9-26, 2017.
WORLD CUP TV
Coverage: FOX SPORTS will televise 26 matches live and exclusive from Ireland, including every pool match, plus the Semi Finals and Final.
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WHO IS AT THE EVENT
Pool A: CANADA, HONG KONG, NEW ZEALAND, WALES.
Pool B: ENGLAND, ITALY, SPAIN, US.
Pool C: AUSTRALIA, FRANCE, IRELAND, JAPAN
THE GUNS OF WOMEN'S RUGBY
England are the current holders of the World Cup and two-time winners. They are also favourites to win in Ireland.
New Zealand has won the most titles with four previous victories.
BEST BUDDIES RACE OFF WITH GOLD
Ireland, as the host nation, are considered particularly dangerous this time around.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The format for the 2017 tournament has 12 participating nations split into three pools of four. The three pool winners and the best runner-up will advance into the semi-finals.
The remaining teams will face re-ranking playoff games that will determine whether they contest fifth to eighth or ninth to 12th places.
DATE SET FOR LIZ CAMBAGE RETURN
HONOUR ROLL
1991 US
1994 England
1998 New Zealand
2002 New Zealand
2006 New Zealand
2010 New Zealand
2014 England
WHERE IS IT BEING PLAYED?
The pool stages are in Dublin at two venues in University College Dublin before switching to Belfast where the playoff matches will be staged at Queen’s University Belfast and the Kingspan Stadium respectively.
The semi-finals and final will be played at the home of Ulster Rugby, as will Ireland’s subsequent playoff matches if they fail to make the semi-finals.
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THE WALLAROOS SQUAD
FORWARDS
Millie Boyle, 3 Tests, ACT
Chloe Butler, 9 Tests, South Australia
Cheyenne Campbell, 12 Tests, Queensland
Rebecca Clough, 13 Tests, Western Australia
Mollie Gray, 8 Tests, Australian Services Rugby Union
Grace Hamilton, 4 Tests, Sydney
Alisha Hewett, 12 Tests, Australian Services Rugby Union
Evelyn Horomia, 2 Tests, Sydney
Kiri Longman, 3 Tests, Queensland
Hana Ngaha, 4 Tests, Queensland
Shannon Parry, 10 Tests, Queensland
Liz Patu, 12 Tests, Queensland
Emily Robinson, 2 Tests, Sydney
Hilisha Samoa, 3 Tests, Queensland
Alexandra Sulusi, 3 Tests, Sydney
Violeta Tupuola, 2 Tests, ACT
BACKS
Katrina Barker, 5 Tests, NSW Country
Fenella Hake, 3 Tests, Queensland
Ashleigh Hewson, 15 Tests, Sydney
Nareta Marsters, 4 Tests, Sydney
Mahalia Murphy*, Sydney
Trilleen Pomare*, Western Australia
Sarah Riordan, 4 Tests, Australian Services Rugby Union
Kayla Sauvao, 3 Tests, Sydney
Huia Swanell, 2 Tests, Western Australia
Ashleigh Timoko, 1 Test, Western Australia
Samantha Terherne, 3 Tests, Queensland
Sharni Williams, 14 Tests, ACT
*denotes uncapped player
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