Women’s 1st Grade Match Report Away Ground, May 2025

The Waratahs Women secured an impressive 26-19 away victory in a thrilling encounter that showcased exceptional attacking rugby from both sides, with seven tries scored in an entertaining contest that demonstrated the team’s resilience and quality.

Lucas Stars with Perfect Kicking Display

Milly Lucas delivered another exceptional performance with the boot, successfully converting all three of the Waratahs’ four tries that she attempted, ensuring the team maximised their scoring opportunities. Her reliable goal-kicking and leadership on the field proved decisive in securing the crucial away victory.

Four-Try Attacking Display

The Waratahs’ attack functioned superbly with tries shared among their key players. Brianne Saxby, Amy Fowler, Georgina Hayes, and Megan Lonsdale all crossed the line, demonstrating the depth of attacking talent available and the multiple threats that proved too much for the opposition to contain.

Extensive Squad Rotation Pays Dividends

The coaching staff made exceptional use of their squad depth, with extensive tactical substitutions throughout the match. The rotation involving Georgina Hayes, Sophia Kelsey, Logann Phelps, Emily Harvey, Megan Lonsdale, Lily Hogan, Rhani Meriton, Molly Browne, Rebekah Holmes, Amelia Harris, and Brianne Saxby demonstrated the impressive depth available within the squad.

Opposition Shows Fighting Spirit

Despite the defeat, the home team proved competitive throughout with tries from Seigia Seukeni, Lavinia Siale, and Fapiola Uoifalelahi. Amy Parker and Uoifalelahi handled the goal-kicking duties, with Parker converting one attempt and Uoifalelahi successfully converting her own try.

Discipline Challenges Overcome

The Waratahs had to overcome adversity when playing against 14 players after Fay Saula received a yellow card for foul play. The team showed excellent game management to capitalise on this numerical advantage and build their winning margin.

Goal-Kicking Accuracy Proves Decisive

The importance of accurate goal-kicking was highlighted in this close contest. Lucas’s three successful conversions from four attempts proved crucial in establishing the seven-point winning margin, demonstrating the value of reliable place-kicking in tight encounters.

Character and Resilience

The Waratahs demonstrated tremendous character throughout the contest, maintaining their attacking intensity while managing extensive squad rotations away from home. The team’s ability to close out the victory in the final stages showed the maturity required for championship success.

Squad Depth a Major Asset

The extensive use of tactical substitutions without any significant drop in performance standards highlighted the exceptional depth available to the coaching staff. This squad rotation capability will prove invaluable as the season reaches its crucial stages.

Professional Away Performance

This professional away victory demonstrates the Waratahs’ evolution into genuine contenders. The ability to maintain attacking potency while managing game situations and squad rotations suggests this side has the tools for sustained success.

Building Championship Momentum

This victory provides tremendous confidence as the Waratahs continue their championship campaign. The combination of clinical finishing, reliable goal-kicking, and effective squad management away from home bodes well for the challenges ahead.

Final Score

Opposition 19 – Waratahs 26

Scoring Summary

Waratahs Tries: Brianne Saxby, Amy Fowler, Georgina Hayes, Megan Lonsdale Waratahs Conversions: Milly Lucas (3/4)

Opposition Tries: Seigia Seukeni, Lavinia Siale, Fapiola Uoifalelahi Opposition Conversions: Amy Parker (1/3), Fapiola Uoifalelahi (1/1)

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The Waratahs return home next weekend with tremendous confidence from this excellent away performance. Support your women’s team as they continue their impressive campaign.