Women's Rugby Commonwealth Games

[Thomas Profile]

Like the Men forum, This is a topic to discuss the commonwealth games.
Apologies in advance, for those people who come from countries not in the commonwealth/ former colonies of the British empire.

Unfortunately there are only 8 teams where the Men's have 16

Who are the
1. Major contenders
2. Wild Cards
3. Everybody's favourite team
4. Underdogs
5. Surprise teams

Let's discuss and deliberate. All opinions are welcome.

Teams participating :

Canada
South Africa
New Zealand
Kenya
Fiji
England
Australia
Wales

[ugrugbychiclet Profile]

1. Major contenders - Australia, NZ and Canada
2. Wild Cards - None
3. Everybody's favourite team - Fiji
4. Underdogs - Wales, Kenya and South Africa
5. Surprise teams - Kenya (capable of pulling off an upset)

[johnbirch Profile]

1. Major contenders - Australia, NZ and Canada
2. Wild Cards - None
3. Everybody's favourite team - Fiji
4. Underdogs - Wales, Kenya and South Africa
5. Surprise teams - Kenya (capable of pulling off an upset)

I find it impossible to disagree with that!

[NedRugby Profile]

Yes, the top three are way ahead of the rest. I am at a loss as to why England have been so poor this season. In previous seasons you could maybe hope they would upset one of the big three once in a while, but they have become one of the poorer teams in the WSWS.

[Ser Podrick of Payne Profile]

Canada and NZ off to flying starts

NZ 45 - 0 Kenya
Canada 29 - 0 South Africa

[Thomas Profile]

England 17 - 5 Fiji

[rey200 Profile]

Australia bullies Wales around and still a Welsh player is my player of the match

FT 34-5

[Thomas Profile]

Round 2 Results


Canada
24
Kenya
12

New Zealand
41
South Africa
0


Fiji
29
Wales
7

AUS
Australia
29
England
12

[johnbirch Profile]

Yes, the top three are way ahead of the rest. I am at a loss as to why England have been so poor this season. In previous seasons you could maybe hope they would upset one of the big three once in a while, but they have become one of the poorer teams in the WSWS.

England are a puzzle. Very poor against Fiji - after watching Canada and New Zealand, England's basic handling was dreadful and they were repeatedly turned over too easily. Got out of gaol in the end. Then against Australia they were totally different. Well in the game until the last couple of minutes.

They have the talent - and money - so where do you look? Coaching?

[Ser Podrick of Payne Profile]

Kenya beat South Africa again, 19 - 10 this time. Nonetheless, NZ and Canada top Pool A and go into the Medal Semis. Barring something unexpected they will be joined by Australia and England.

[Thomas Profile]

018 Commonwealth Games - Women's Sevens

14/04
NZL
24 - 7
CAN

14/04
RSA
10 - 19
KEN

[Thomas Profile]

Last round of matches: Australia v FIJI best match of the tournament

18:59

9:59
Robina Stadium Women Pool Round - Pool B
ENG ENG
England
45
WAL WAL
Wales
0

Finished
19:21

10:21
Robina Stadium Women Pool Round - Pool B
AUS AUS
Australia
17
FIJ FIJ
Fiji
10

[Ser Podrick of Payne Profile]

Semi-final line-up for medals, Sunday

Australia v Canada
New Zealand v England

The placing games 5 - 8 semis:

Fiji v South Africa
Kenya v Wales

[Thomas Profile]

Women Bronze Medal Match
CAN CAN
Canada
19
ENG ENG
England
24

Women Gold Medal Match
AUS AUS
Australia
12
NZL NZL
New Zealand
17
NZ Beat Australia to become the inaugural champions at the Commonwealth.

[moonshine Profile]

Any idea where I can get a copy of this Final to watch? PM. I live remote and couldnt get it live, still havent seen it. Thanks