Wales Rugby

2024 - 7 - 6

Wales Rugby: Battling the Wallabies - Match Recap and Player Ratings

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Discover the thrilling showdown between Wales and Australia! Who stood out on the field? Find out now!

Wales Rugby faced a tough battle against the Wallabies in an intense rugby union international match. Despite signs of progress, Warren Gatland's Wales side succumbed to a 25-16 defeat in Sydney. The game saw a display of impressive performances with players like Liam Williams, Ellis Bevan, and Ben Thomas showcasing their skills. The first Test marked the beginning of Joe Schmidt's tenure as the Wallabies head coach, securing a gritty victory.

In a clash filled with action, Australia managed to hold off Wales, securing a win under new coach Joe Schmidt. The match included exciting moments, with a penalty try and a standout performance by fly-half Tom Lynagh. The young Australian side, featuring seven new caps, displayed resilience and determination throughout the game.

As the final whistle blew, Wales found themselves slipping in the world rankings, facing injuries and scrum issues. Despite a bruising back-row performance, Wales failed to secure a victory. Warren Gatland's team faced criticism for errors and the inability to capitalize on opportunities.

The Wallabies' victory in Sydney marked a significant start under Schmidt's leadership, with Tom Wright's magical play sealing the win. The intense encounter highlighted the competitive spirit of both teams, setting the stage for an exciting series of matches to come.

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Australia 25-16 Wales: rugby union international – as it happened (The Guardian)

A case of mission accomplished for Joe Schmidt, who got his tenure as Wallabies head coach off to a winning start.

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Australia v Wales LIVE rugby: Result and reaction as Wallabies end ... (The Independent)

Warren Gatland's struggling Wales side fell to the Wallabies in Sydney despite showing signs of progress.

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Wales v Australia player ratings as half-backs impress but midfield ... (WalesOnline)

Liam Williams 6 · Josh Hathaway 5 · Owen Watkin 5 · Mason Grady 5 · Rio Dyer 5 · Ben Thomas 7 · Ellis Bevan 7 · Join the Wales Rugby WhatsApp community.

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Australia v Wales first Test: Live text and commentary (BBC Sport)

Live text, BBC Radio Wales & BBC Radio Cymru commentary from Wales' first Test against Australia in Sydney, as Warren Gatland's side look to end a ...

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Rugby July Tests as it happened: Wonderful Wright try helps ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

After nine months of soul-searching, the Wallabies have started with a win under new coach Joe Schmidt.

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Wales crash to defeat as Australia hold out in Sydney (Telegraph.co.uk)

Lift-off, then, for Joe Schmidt's Australia, with his young side containing seven new caps including fly-half Tom Lynagh coming out on top in a bit of a ...

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Wales player ratings: 'Bruising' back-row stand tall but midfield ... (planetrugby.com)

Following their 25-16 defeat to the Wallabies in the first Test of the series, here is how we rated the Wales players in the physical encounter in Sydney.

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Tonight's rugby news as key Wales players injured and Gatland ... (WalesOnline)

Warren Gatland has been urged by two of his former stars to stick with the players who came up just short against Australia. Jamie Roberts and Sam Warburton ...

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Wales fall to all-time low as errors and scrum problem hand it to ... (WalesOnline)

Wales' winless 2024 continued as they fell to a 25-16 defeat to Australia in Sydney and slipped to 11th in the world rankings for the first time. Warren ...

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Wallabies start life under Schmidt with gritty Wales victory in Sydney (Rugby.com.au)

Wales kicked their way into the game and a penalty try had the scores level just after the break. In the end, some magic from Tom Wright decided the game, with ...

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