South Africa bounce back from defeat to Australia in last week's Rugby Championship opener - earning a battling 30-22 victory over the Wallabies in soggy Cape Town.

Julia Schell scores an astonishing six tries in a player-of-the-match performance, as Canada seal a resounding 65-7 win against Fiji in their opening match of the Women's Rugby World Cup at the LNER Community Stadium.

A number of individuals produced strong performances in the Rugby Championship win in Cape Town on Saturday.

Pool B: Canada 65-7 Fiji Impressive Canada score 11 tries in ominous display Canada are quietly going about their business as the dark horses of this World Cup with eyes firmly on the hosts, England, and defending champions New Zealand. The team may benefit from flying under the radar but it does not make them any less a contender for the trophy. The clinical nature of their opener against Fiji announced their arrival in England in style, particularly through the full-back Julia Schell who was spectacular in the second half as she scored six tries in 21 minutes. The fact Canada are being overlooked by many does not correlate to recent results with wins against Australia and the USA and a draw against the Black Ferns at Pacific Four. They are also ranked as the No 2 side in the world so the 11-try result was not surprising in the hugely physical battle which also saw replacement Fiji prop Bulou Vasuturaga shown a red card for a high tackle after a bunker review. Continue reading...

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Julia Schell scores six tries in 23 second-half minutes as second seeds Canada get their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign off to a strong start against Fiji in York.

Julia Schell scores an astonishing six tries in the second half as Canada thrash Fiji 65-7 in their opening match of the Women's Rugby World Cup at the LNER Community Stadium.

Rachel Malcolm praises the togetherness shown by her team as Scotland open their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign with a massive 38-8 win over rivals Wales.

Wales coach Sean Lynn admits he told his players their performance "was just not good enough" as they were soundly beaten 38-8 by Scotland in their opening game of the Women's Rugby World Cup.

Springbok flyhalf Handré Pollard shone in their second Test against the Wallabies, but praised his wings for their aerial skill.

South Africa 30-22 Australia Springboks avenge shock defeat by Wallabies Handré Pollard put in a commanding performance at fly-half as a more pragmatic South Africa beat Australia 30-22 in their second Rugby Championship Test in Cape Town on Saturday to reignite the defence of their title. Australia had stunned the world champion Springboks 38-22 in their competition opener in Johannesburg the previous weekend as the hosts tried to play an expansive game-plan with ball in hand and were picked off. More to follow Continue reading...

The Springboks outgunned the Aussies thanks largely to the boot of Handre Pollard, to get their Rugby Championship defence up and running.

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Flyhalf Handre Pollard was on song for the Springboks as they got revenge over the Wallabies with a 30-22 win in Cape Town. The post Perfect Pollard steers Boks to victory appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.