2017 Laurie O'Reilly Cup
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| Date | 13 June 2017 | ||||||
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| Venue | Rugby Park, Christchurch | ||||||
| Referee |  Tim Baker | ||||||
The 2017 Laurie O'Reilly Cup was the tenth edition of the competition and was held on 13 June at Christchurch.[1] It was the first time the Black Ferns and the Wallaroos had played in the South Island since 1997.[1][2] The match was part of the June International series that was hosted by New Zealand who played against Australia, Canada, and England.[1][2] The June tests was to help provide quality matches as the teams prepared for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in Ireland.[2]
New Zealand retained the O'Reilly Cup after thrashing Australia 44–17.[3][4]
Match[edit]
| Test: 1209 | New Zealand 
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44–17 |  Australia
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| Try: Portia Woodman (2) Selica Winiata (2) Fiao'o Fa'amausili Toka Natua Kendra Cocksedge Charmaine Smith Con: Kendra Cocksedge (2) |
Report | Try: Cobie-Jane Morgan Cheyenne Campbell Victoria Latu Con: Fenella Hake |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Hornell, Scott (3 March 2017). "Women's Rugby June International Series 2017". Last Word on Rugby. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
- ^ a b c "Buildcorp Wallaroos to challenge world's best in June". 15.co.za. 1 March 2017. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
- ^ "Kiwis crush Wallaroos in women's rugby". ESPN.com. 13 June 2017. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
- ^ Phillips, Sam (13 June 2017). "Wallaroos no match for Black Ferns". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
- ^ "Black Ferns team to play Australia named". 15.co.za. 12 June 2017. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
- ^ "Buildcorp Wallaroos ready for New Zealand challenge". 15.co.za. 12 June 2017. Retrieved 27 August 2022.