In a surprising turn at the Vancouver Rugby Sevens tournament, the Australian women’s team, reigning World Series champions, were defeated by Brazil with a score of 14-12. This unexpected loss occurred after Australia led 12-0 at halftime. Brazil’s Raquel Kochhann expressed the team’s excitement, stating, “It’s really hard to find some words to describe what we are feeling because for us it’s a really big challenge to compete against the top teams.”
Despite this setback, Australia remains in contention. They had previously secured a 42-0 victory over Spain and are set to face Canada in their final pool match, aiming for a spot in the quarterfinals.
In the men’s competition, Australia advanced to the quarterfinals with a 2-1 record in Pool B, including wins over Ireland and South Africa, and a loss to New Zealand.
The Vancouver Rugby Sevens tournament continues to showcase thrilling matches and unexpected outcomes, highlighting the dynamic nature of international rugby sevens.
