World Cup 2026 : Finals (Women)

The finals are in one post. First up, the semi finals and then the grand final. 

NZ 32-0 Samoa. The Kiwis took an 8-0 lead in at the break, making the important plays and Samoa hanging on. Samoa tired in the second period and NZ won comfortably. Samoa defended well but that's virtually all they were doing. 

Australia 30-14 Fiji. Fiji jumped out to a surprising 8-0 lead. It was 8-8 at the turn around and the Jillaroos pulled away. The game was tight, the score was a bit flattering to the hosts. The message is to take the game to Australia and they can be contained. Doing it for 70 minutes is the challenge. 

Grand Final: 

Australia - NZ.

World Cup 2026 : Finals (Men)

The finals are in one post. First up, the semi finals and then the grand final. 

NZ 34-10 Tonga. In a tight first half where Tonga led 10-6 with seconds to go before half time, it was the Kiwis that led 12-10 when they changed ends. Gradually, the Kiwis took control and ran away with it late. The scoreline didn't reflect the closeness of the contest. 

Australia 44-12 Samoa. Samoa promised but didn't deliver much in the first half. Down 2-26 at half time and the contest was effectively over. It didn't help that a few tight calls went Australia's way. Neutral ref anyone? 

Grand Final: 

Australia - NZ.

World Cup 2026 : Round Three (Wheelchair)

The final pool round where no surprises were expected or delivered.  

England 68-32 Ireland. After a quarter of the match gone, Ireland had a surprising 14-0 lead and shortly after 20-4. England came back to lead 22-20 at the break. 

Wales 92-18 USA. Wales led 54-0 at half time and it was looking ominous for the USA. To their credit, they fought back and only lost the second half 18-38. That will give the US players something to build on.

France 69-34 Australia. After 30 minutes it was 18-18 and 30-22 at half time. France gradually gained ascendency to pull away. I thought the Australian team was excessively niggly. 

Scotland 62-18 NZ. It was 12-12 after 25 minutes but it was 32-12 at the break. Scotland went on to record their first ever WC win in their 12th match. 

The final group placings are below. England, Ireland, France and Australia advance. 

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