11/11/2024
🚀 Weekend Highlights from the Pacific Championships! 🚀
What a weekend it was at the NRLW Pacific Cup! Here are some standout moments:
🌟 Elsie Albert’s Inspirational Performance🌟
Despite the Orchids’ loss to Fetu Samoa, captain Elsie Albert’s performance was nothing short of heroic. Playing her 10th Test for PNG, she scored two tries, racked up 178 run metres, busted 13 tackles, and made 23 tackles. Her efforts earned her the player of the match award and showcased the potential for aspiring youngsters back home.
Albert emphasized the importance of the campaign’s impact over the results: “We just wanted to prove a point and get across the line… I am proud of all the girls and the effort they put in throughout the competition.”
🌟 Jillaroos’ Dominant Victory 🌟
Australia’s Jillaroos piled on five tries and kept New Zealand scoreless until the second-last minute, winning the Pacific Cup women’s final 24-4. Standout performances included Tamika Upton and Tarryn Aiken, who both scored solo tries in the second half. Aiken, awarded player of the match, continued her stellar form after leading the Roosters to the NRLW title. 🏆
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