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Wallaroos complete three-game sweep over Scotland 38-31

By Drooid · Oct 23, 2026, 11:45 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Wallaroos beat Scotland 38-31 in Canberra, completing a three-game sweep.
Cecilia Smith received two yellow cards and a red, ending her 34-Test career.
Emily Chancellor retired after 42 Tests, finishing with a win in her final match.
Sione Fukofuka will coach the Wallaroos as they move to a full-time program next year.

History

Historical Context

Australia’s Wallaroos entered the 2010 Women’s Rugby World Cup in England, placed in Pool A with New Zealand, South Africa and Wales. The tournament reached 127 broadcast nations and set a final-attendance record of 13,253, underscoring rising global interest that later motivated Rugby Australia to expand professional pathways and launch enhanced development programs for women.

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Story summary

Wallaroos beat Scotland 38-31 in Canberra, completing a three-game sweep.
Cecilia Smith received two yellow cards and a red, ending her 34-Test career.
Emily Chancellor retired after 42 Tests, finishing with a win in her final match.
Sione Fukofuka will coach the Wallaroos as they move to a full-time program next year.

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