Wallaroos Shatter Rugby World Cup Record with 73-0 Samoa Win

Australia's Wallaroos have made a record-breaking start to the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 by defeating Samoa 73-0 in Manchester, marking their largest-ever World Cup victory and surpassing their previous record from 2010. Desiree Miller was a standout performer with a hat-trick of tries but may miss the crucial Pool A match against the USA due to a high tackle late in the game that resulted in a red card for the Samoan player and a potential concussion assessment for Miller. The Wallaroos dominated through a combination of clinical attack, strong defense, and effective set-pieces, with 18-year-old fullback Caitlyn Halse becoming the youngest Australian to score at a World Cup. Despite being out-possessed by Samoa, Australia's defense was world-class, forcing numerous turnovers and preventing any score against them. This emphatic win sets up a pivotal next match against the USA, likely to decide the quarterfinalists from a tough Pool A, which includes hosts England. The 2025 tournament is noted as the largest Women's Rugby World Cup ever, with record ticket sales and a highly competitive field.