The following is a list of Australia women's national rugby union team international matches.
Australia's overall international match record against all nations, updated to 3rd November 2023, is as follows:
Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Win % | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | 74 | 26 | 0 | 48 | 35.13% |
Won | Lost | Draw |
Test | Date | Opponent | PF | PA | Venue | Event |
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1 | 2 September 1994 | New Zealand | 0 | 37 | North Sydney Oval, Sydney | 1994 Laurie O'Reilly Cup |
2 | 22 July 1995 | New Zealand | 0 | 64 | Waitemata Park, Auckland | 1995 Laurie O'Reilly Cup |
3 | 31 August 1996 | New Zealand | 5 | 28 | North Sydney Oval, Sydney | 1996 Laurie O'Reilly Cup |
4 | 2 August 1997 | United States | 24 | 28 | Brisbane | |
5 | 16 August 1997 | New Zealand | 0 | 44 | Carisbrook, Dunedin | 1997 Laurie O'Reilly Cup |
6 | 2 May 1998 | Ireland | 21 | 0 | Amsterdam | 1998 World Cup |
7 | 5 May 1998 | France | 8 | 10 | Amsterdam | 1998 World Cup |
8 | 9 May 1998 | England | 13 | 30 | Amsterdam | 1998 World Cup |
9 | 12 May 1998 | Spain | 17 | 15 | Amsterdam | 1998 World Cup |
10 | 16 May 1998 | Scotland | 25 | 15 | Amsterdam | 1998 World Cup |
11 | 29 August 1998 | New Zealand | 3 | 27 | Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney | 1998 Laurie O'Reilly Cup |
All planned test matches for the Wallaroos in 2020 were cancelled due to impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, as was the September 2021 tour to New Zealand. [1]
Date | Australia | Score | Opponent | Venue |
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18 October 2016 | Australia | 21–19 | Auckland Storm | Bell Park, Pakuranga |
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