Samoa and Spain Secure Wins in Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Qualification Race
In a thrilling second round of WXV 3 2024 matches in the United Arab Emirates, Samoa and Spain emerged victorious, putting themselves in pole position for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 qualification.
Manusina, the Samoan women’s rugby team, delivered a stellar performance as they secured a convincing 45-17 victory against Fiji at The Sevens Stadium. The team, led by scrum-half France Bloomfield, displayed exceptional skill and teamwork throughout the match, leaving their opponents struggling to keep up.
Meanwhile, Spain continued their winning streak with a 20-0 defeat of the Netherlands in the final match of the second round. The Spanish team, known as Las Leonas, now sits at the top of the standings, three points ahead of Samoa and five points clear of Hong Kong China and Fiji.
Hong Kong China also kept their hopes alive for a spot in the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 as they defeated Madagascar 38-7 in a strong showing on Friday.
The match between Fiji and Samoa was a highlight of the round, with Samoa taking an early lead thanks to a brilliant break by Bloomfield that led to a try by Linda Fiafia. Despite Fiji’s efforts to narrow the gap, Samoa maintained control of the game, ultimately securing a well-deserved victory.
With these impressive performances, Samoa and Spain have positioned themselves as strong contenders for qualification to the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025. Fans can expect more exciting matches as the competition heats up in the coming rounds.
Stay tuned for more updates on the WXV 3 2024 tournament and the race for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 qualification.