2021 Rugby World Cup Pool A Explained

Pool A of the 2021 Rugby World Cup began on 8 October 2022. The pool includes hosts and five-time and defending champions New Zealand, Australia and Wales. Australia and Wales finished sixth and seventh respectively in 2017. They are joined by Scotland, the winners of the Final Qualification Tournament.^[1]

Standings

All times are local New Zealand Daylight Time (UTC+13)

Scotland vs Australia

Notes:

• Maya Stewart (Australia) made her international debut.

Wales vs New Zealand

Player of the Match: Ruahei Demant (New Zealand)

Assistant referees:
Julianne Zussman (Canada)
Tyler Miller (New Zealand)
Television match official:
Chris Assmus (Canada)

Australia vs Wales

Notes:

• Siwan Lillicrap (Wales) earned her 50th test cap.

New Zealand vs Scotland

Player of the Match: Theresa Fitzpatrick (New Zealand)

Assistant referees:
Clara Munarini (Italy)
Kat Roche (United States)
Television match official:
Chris Assmus (Canada)

Notes and References

1. News: Scotland romp to World Cup play-off win . en-GB . BBC Sport . 2 October 2022.
2. Web site: worldrugby.org . Match Officials Appointments World Rugby . 2 October 2022 . www.worldrugby.org.