Half-time
Philippines: 0
Malta: 0

Tries
Malta:
  • Margot Vella

Goals
Malta:
  • Victoria Coppini (1/1)

Teams
Philippines:
  • Leticia Haas-Quinlan,
  • Stefanie Thomas,
  • Pia Galon,
  • Lila Reynolds,
  • Tynia Wells,
  • Natalia Webb,
  • Renee Targett,
  • Michelle Koch,
  • Tammy Fletcher,
  • Erica Rowell,
  • Jacky Mae-Lyden,
  • Lassandra Koch,
  • Janine Jamieson.
  • Subs: Linae Williams,
  • Meagan Rickett,
  • Faith Melrey,
  • Leah Ellem
Malta:
  • Margot Vella,
  • Skye Southon,
  • Bianca Smith,
  • Sherina Cauchi,
  • Jannifer Gomes,
  • Keisha Waite,
  • Sarah Oimech,
  • Victoria Coppini,
  • Kristen Grima,
  • Ashlei Grande,
  • Page Brodel,
  • Nerida Gregory,
  • Jasmine Dooley.
  • Subs: Taylah Vella,
  • Christine Gaudiosi,
  • Emma Cona,
  • Raychelle Fa'Afua

Match report

A second half converted Margot Vella try was all that separated the women's sides from the Philippines and Malta in a dogged, tough and physical battle at Cabramatta.

The crowd in attendance were left enthralled as both teams defended their lines superbly, with Vella the only person to find the space necessary to score a try.

It was a memorable encounter for all who saw it.