Australia v Scotland: Women's International Rugby Highlights

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Australia v Scotland: Women's International Rugby Highlights. (2026, October 17). The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/australia-v-scotland-womens-international-rugby-highlights-20261017-p616dp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The Sydney Morning Herald · collected 2026-10-17

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A women's international rugby match between Australia (referred to as the Wallaroos) and Scotland was held at Accor Stadium in Sydney, drawing a large crowd. The article provides highlights from the game, focusing on tries and significant moments during the clash between the two teams.

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On October 17, 2026, the Australian women's rugby team, the Wallaroos, defeated Scotland 56-12 in a WXV Global Series match at Accor Stadium in Sydney. The game was part of a historic "quadruple header" event that included matches for both men’s and women’s sevens teams as well as the senior men’s team, the Wallabies. The Wallaroos scored eight tries compared to Scotland's two, with Desiree Miller scoring twice among others like Brittany Merlo and Maya Stewart. Despite the victory, captain Siokapesi Palu Sekona emphasized that there is still room for improvement in their performance. The Wallaroos will face Scotland again on Friday night in Canberra.

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