In a significant upset, Australia’s women’s sevens team fell 14-12 to Brazil during the Vancouver tournament, marking Brazil’s first victory over Australia in this format. Despite starting strong with tries from Teagan Levi and Faith Nathan, giving Australia a 12-0 lead, Brazil made a remarkable comeback with Yasmin Soares scoring two late tries, sending the crowd into a frenzy.
Earlier in the day, Australia had comfortably defeated Spain 42-0 in the pool stages. Looking ahead, they face a crucial match against Canada on Sunday at 10:08 am AEDT, vying for a spot in the quarter-finals. The Australian men’s team also had a mixed day, finishing with one win against Ireland (17-7) and one loss to New Zealand by the same scoreline. They, too, are set to face South Africa on Sunday morning for a chance to move on in the tournament.
Fans can follow the action live on Stan Sport, the dedicated rugby streaming service. This tournament has already presented thrilling surprises, and the excitement continues as teams battle for advancement.