| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 14–18 October 2008 |
| Countries | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Australia New Zealand |
| Teams | 2 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | New Zealand |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 2 |
| Tries scored | 9 (4.5 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Hannah Myers (19 points) |
| Most tries | Carla Hohepa (3 tries) |
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The 2008 Laurie O'Reilly Cup was the seventh edition of the competition and was held between 14 and 18 October at Canberra. New Zealand retained the O'Reilly Cup after winning both matches.[1][2]
It was the first time since 1998 that the Black Ferns crossed the Tasman for two rugby internationals against the Wallaroos.[3][4] It was also the first women's rugby internationals played in Australia since the Wallaroos 2001 Test against England.[4]
Table
| Pos | Nation | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 19 | +40 |
| 2 | Australia |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 59 | −40 |
Source:
Results
1st Test
| 14 October 2008 | Australia |
3–37 | New Zealand |
Viking Park, Canberra | ||
| 14:30 AEDT (UTC+11) | Pen: Alana Thomas | Try: Olivia Coady Carla Hohepa (2) Halie Hurring Anna Richards Con: Hannah Porter (3) Pen: Hannah Porter (2) |
Referee: Sarah Corrigan (AUS) |
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2nd Test
| 18 October 2008 | Australia |
16–22 | New Zealand |
Viking Park, Canberra | ||
| 14:30 AEDT (UTC+11) | Try: Debby Hodgkinson Con: Alana Thomas Pen: Alana Thomas (3) |
Try: Fiao'o Fa'amausili Carla Hohepa Huriana Manuel Con: Hannah Porter (2) Pen: Hannah Porter |
Referee: Roberta Barnett (AUS) |
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Squads
Australia
The Wallaroos named a 35–player squad for the O'Reilly Cup.[4]
| Player |
|---|
| Iliseva Batibasaga |
| Nicole Beck |
| Tasileta Bethell |
| Vanessa Bradley |
| Tricia Brown |
| Dalena Dennison |
| Tegan French |
| Alicia Frost |
| Alexandra Hargreaves |
| Faryaneh Hayati |
| Sarah Hind |
| Debby Hodgkinson |
| Amanda Judd |
| Stacey Kilmister |
| Danielle Meskell |
| Lindsay Morgan |
| Tui Ormsby |
| Kylie Pennell |
| Silei Poluleuligaga |
| Kate Porter |
| Chris Ross |
| Melissa Rowe |
| Saofaiga Saemo |
| Se'ei Sa'u |
| Ruan Sims |
| Cheryl Soon (captain) |
| Kate Stoney |
| Alana Thomas |
| Selene Thornton |
| Selena Tranter |
| Rebecca Trethowan |
| Natalie Vardanega |
| Margaret Watson |
| Kim Wilson |
| Sharni Williams |
New Zealand
References
- 1 2 "Australia vs New Zealand Match 1". World Rugby. 2008-10-14. Archived from the original on 2023-04-20. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- 1 2 "Australia vs New Zealand Match 2". World Rugby. 2008-10-18. Archived from the original on 2023-04-20. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ↑ "Black Ferns to defend trophy in Australia". ESPN.com. 2008-03-25. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
- 1 2 3 "Australia announce squad to face Black Ferns". ESPN scrum. 2008-07-07. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
- ↑ Walton, Darren (2008-10-13). "Mrs Dally M to lead Wallaroos into battle with Kiwis". The Roar. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
- ↑ "Match 1 report on All Blacks Match Center". New Zealand Rugby. Archived from the original on 2022-12-11. Retrieved 2022-12-15.
- ↑ "Rugby: Wallaroos ready to avenge mid-week belting". NZ Herald. 2008-10-17. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
- ↑ "Match 2 report on All Blacks Match Center". New Zealand Rugby. Archived from the original on 2022-10-16. Retrieved 2022-12-15.
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