Overview
- The United States defeated Australia 33-12 in Kansas City in the Pacific Four Series after a near three-hour storm delay pushed the match past midnight.
- After Desiree Miller cut the deficit to two early in the second half, the hosts closed it out with late tries to Freda Tafuna, Hope Rogers and Emily Henrich.
- Prop Hope Rogers scored twice for the Eagles, finishing both from close range to cap U.S. pressure near the goal line.
- Australia’s discipline and control broke down, with nine first-half penalties, only about 30% possession before halftime, and a yellow card to winger Maya Stewart.
- Key reviews by the television match official canceled a Wallaroos try to Tania Naden for a knock-on and later wiped out a Rogers finish for an earlier forward pass.