Fiji Defeats Wales 28-25 to Complete Rugby World Cup Victory

Wales concluded their Rugby World Cup 2025 campaign without a win after a narrow 28-25 loss to Fiji in an intense Pool B match at Exeter’s Sandy Park. Despite an early try by Wales' Carys Cox and late scores from Sisilia Tuipulotu, Kayleigh Powell, and Lisa Neumann, Fiji's effective offloading game and sharp running lines, particularly from Josifini Neihamu and Setaita Railumu, proved decisive. Fiji scored four first-half tries, building a significant lead that Wales struggled to overcome, even with a spirited second-half comeback. The match, witnessed by Prince William and Fijian rugby legend Waisale Serevi, was marked by high drama and fluctuating momentum, with both teams having tries disallowed and a tense final scramble for victory. Fiji’s win marked only their second ever at a Women's Rugby World Cup, while Wales finished bottom of Pool B without a victory. The game highlighted Wales’ difficulties in maintaining discipline and field position against Fiji’s dynamic and skillful play.