Australia 7s W vs Brazil 7s W

Brazil's early try and conversion forced Australia into an immediate response, but rather than panic, the Aussies produced four tries in five minutes (minutes 3 through 8). The speed of that reply — shifting from 0-7 down to 24-7 ahead inside eight minutes — broke Brazil's resistance before the half was ten minutes old. Brazil never threatened the try line again.

Teagan Levi (AUS) — Player of the Match. Two tries and two conversions, with her second-half brace sealing the win. The 19-year-old was a constant threat in open play, using her footwork to exploit Brazil's tiring defence.

Madison Ashby (AUS, co-captain) — Opened Australia's account with the first try and recorded two try assists in a dominant all-round display. Ashby's leadership in Maddison Levi's absence (knee injury, per rugby.com.au) kept the structure sharp.

Faith Nathan (AUS) — Scored one try — her 151st in SVNS competition — and was Australia's top metre-maker with multiple line breaks. Nathan's experience in a young backline proved invaluable.

Gisele Gomes (BRA) — Brazil's standout. Scored her side's only try, added the conversion, and was the primary attacking threat with ball in hand. One of few Brazilian players to beat her defender consistently.

Australia's 326 metres gained to Brazil's 177 tells the story of territorial dominance, but the 12 defenders beaten to 5 is the sharper indicator: the Australian outside backs consistently broke the first tackle, creating quick ruck ball that their pack recycled at pace. Australia's 56% possession and 7-1 try count reflect a side that finished its chances — their try conversion rate was near-perfect from the chances they created inside Brazil's 22.

Brazil's early try came from their only real attacking phase of the match. Once Australia's defensive line adjusted, Brazil managed just one further entry into the Australian half that ended in possession lost.

For Australia, the bonus-point win set the foundation for a perfect pool stage. They followed with victories over Fiji (19-7) and Japan (35-7) to top Pool B, then dispatched Spain (14-0) in the quarter-finals and USA (21-7) in the semi-finals before beating New Zealand 26-19 in the final to claim the Bordeaux title and back-to-back World Championship crowns (source: rugby.com.au).

For Brazil, the loss began a tournament that would end with a 12th-place finish. They were unable to progress beyond the pool stage and faced South Africa in their placement matches.

A statement of intent from Australia. Even without star playmaker Maddison Levi, the depth in Walsh's squad was overwhelming — six different try-scorers and a response to adversity that championship sides produce. Brazil competed physically in the opening exchanges but had no answer once Australia hit full stride. The scoreline accurately reflected the gulf in class, but Brazil's early resistance — however brief — was their best passage of the entire tournament.