Australia register first win of Women's Rugby World Cup against Japan

Australia 29-15 JapanSamantha Treherne scores two tries in Wallaroos’ winAustralia held off a resurgent Japan in the second half to secure their first 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup victory with a 29-15 win in Dublin.The Wallaroos were 19-0 up just before half-time at Billings Park after Samantha Treherne, Grace Hamilton and Mahalia Murphy ran in tries, but Japan clawed their way back to within four points with 17 minutes remaining to set up a tense conclusion to the Pool C match. Related: England seal Rugby World Cup semi-final place after overpowering USA Continue reading...