RECAP: The Wallaroos have gone down 33-12 to the USA Eagles in Kansas City to end their two-game USA trip.
After a tornado warning for the Wallaroos earlier in the week, severe thunderstorms and potential tornado activity hit CPKC Stadium on Friday, forcing a near two and a half hour delay.
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When they did get on the field, the power of the Americans was too tough to stop.
Prop Hope Rogers crossed for a double as the Eagles dictated field position and possession.
It leaves the Wallaroos left to lick their wounds before an ANZAC Day clash with New Zealand in Queensland, who defeated World Cup finalist Canada earlier in the day.
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USA 33-12: The Americans have claimed full points with a last minute try in this contest.
Emily Henrich is the latest to dive over from close, celebrating with her teammates as the Wallaroos are left despondent.
USA 28-12: Hope Rogers gets an early shower as she is yellow carded for a high shot.
Rogers smacks Siokapesi Palu Sekona in the head, with the Wallaroos skipper off for a HIA.
USA 28-12: It's a similar scenario for the Wallaroos as they remain trapped inside their half.
They can't find a way to stop the Americans as they make metres at will.
USA 28-12: A near-game-sealing try as Hope Rogers gets her second try.
Rogers spies the space close to the line and touches down after a pair of mistakes from the visitors.
USA 21-12: Hope Rogers almost comes up with her second but there's several mistakes in the build-up that stops it
Rogers powers over from close in trademark fashion, but the TMO not only spots a knock on from Rogers, but a clear forward pass almost 40 metres up the field.
USA 21-12: Freda Tafuna powers over from close and the USA make the Aussies pay.
It's a carbon copy of past tries as the American pack powers through the gain-line, with the number eight finding the line.
USA 14-12: A pair of costly errors has put pressure on the Wallaroos' line after their try.
It starts with missing the kick-off, forced to clear from their line. Piper Duck then makes a good run but loses the ball on the 22.
USA 14-12: Desiree Miller makes good use of a rare touch as the winger finds the line for the try.
The Aussies capitalise on an error from the USA on their line as the wingers combine for the try.
USA 14-7: The Wallaroos are starting to build pressure as they win back-to-back penalties.
It allows them to kick for touch five metres out, with Eva Karpani held up over the line.
USA 14-7: Maya Stewart makes her impact on the game with an early break in the second half puts Australia deep inside USA territory.
However, the ball hits the deck a phase later, allowing the hosts to clear their half
USA 14-7: A last minute scramble effort from the Wallaroos keeps the margin at seven.
Erica Coulibaly blazes through the defence and onto the attack 20 metres out, before the hosts are pinged for going off their feet.
USA 14-7: An early debut for Dillyn Blackburn as Siokapesi Palu Sekona comes off for a HIA.
It comes as the Aussies look for points before the break, with a thumping tackle forcing the ball loose 30 metres out.
USA 14-7: Tania Naden finds the line for an instant response but this is coming back
The Aussies finally get a penalty and kick for the line, with the ball spouting all at the maul five metres out for the knock on.
USA 14-7: Georgie Perris-Redding dots down as the pressure proves too much for the Aussies.
The referee initially denies the try for a knock-on but the TMO intervenes, finding the flanker had just held on as she stretches out.
7-all: Ill-discipline is costing the Wallaroos as they were forced again into scrambling defence.
The Americans kick inside the 22 and dart down the short side, with the ball to the winger heading into touch.
But a mistake clearing their line keeps the pressure on Australia, giving the USA the scrum 15 metres out as the Wallaroos again force the turnover.
7-all: A fierce run from captain Siokapesi Palu Sekona gets the Wallaroos on the board.
The Aussies need little time inside America's half, with the Brumbies back-rower stepping and carrying three over the line
USA 7-0: Unreal work from Samantha Wood gets Australia on the attack with a 50-22.
Wood spots the fullback out of position after she was turned over, providing the space for a sharp bouncing kick to trickle into touch 15 metres out.
USA 7-0: Maya Stewart has been sent for ten after a string of penalties against the Aussies.
Some of them are deserved but a very early call with no warning.
America kicked inside the 22, with the Wallaroos forcing the turnover five metres out.
USA 7-0: Hope Rogers continues her love affair with scoring against Australia as she gets the opener.
A mountain of possession and territory eventually delivers first points as the loosehead finishes off after several strong carries.
The Aussies are up for the fight defensive-wise, backing up their effort from last week.
They have done plenty of tackling early inside their half and give the USA little space, eventually leading to the turnover on halfway.
The Wallaroos scrum has been tested early as it gives up the penalty.
It allows America to launch inside the 22 and turn to their rolling maul to drive close, with the Aussies holding up the Eagles over the line.
The USA had penalty advantage and go back to their driving maul, with excellent defence from Siokapesi Palu Sekona slapping the ball out as they try to transfer from the lineout.
After over two and a half hours of delay, we're underway in Kansas City between the USA and the Wallaroos.
A solid crowd remains amid the conditions, with the hosts receiving plenty of support.
Tries: Rogers 2, Perris-Redding, Tafuna, Henrich
Cons: Vogel 4/4, Bitter 0/1
Tries: Palu Sekona, Miller
Cons: Wood 1/2
The Wallaroos have taken the park to warm up after an impressive Black Ferns victory.
New Zealand have avenged last year's World Cup defeat with a 36-14 win over Canada, built off a dominant second half that saw them overcome a 14-5 deficit and race away with the win late.
That game slightly ran over time, with the Wallaroos-USA game set to kick off at 1:40 pm AEST
Great news out of Kansas City with New Zealand and Canada underway at the ground.
It's a monster match between two of the best of the world, with Canada the slight favourites after their impressive World Cup campaign.
Timings for Wallaroos-Canada look to be on track as previously reported, set for a 1:30 pm start at this stage.
The Wallaroos - USA game is set for a 1:30 pm (AEST) kickoff in Kansas City, with organisers hopeful of getting the double-header in, starting with New Zealand v Canada.
"Weather conditions at CPKC Stadium are improving. Tonight’s World Rugby Pacific Four Series at CPKC Stadium will kick off at 7:30 p.m. CT (10:30 am AEST) weather permitting,” the statement said
“Gates and parking lots will open at 6:45 p.m. CT, and shuttle operations will resume at 6:45 p.m. CT, weather permitting. Warmups will begin shortly after.
“Weather permitting, we anticipate playing both games of tonight’s doubleheader with the USA/Australia match to begin at approximately 10:15 p.m. CT. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.”
USA (1-15): Hope Rogers, Kathryn Treder, Keia Mae Sagapolu Sanele, Hallie Taufoou, Erica Jarrell-Searcy (c), Hann Humphreys, Georgie Perris-Redding, Freda Tafuna, Cass Bargell, Bella Vogel, Erica Coulibaly, Katana Howard, Emily Henrich, Bulou Mataitoga, Alev Kelter
Replacements: Paige Stathopoulos, Reece Woods, Alivia Leatherman, Kapoina Bailey, Tessa Hann, Abigail Paton, Kristin Bitter, Telesi Uhatafe
Australia (1-15): Brianna Hoy, Tania Naden, Eva Karpani, Kaitlan Leaney, Tiarah Minns, Siokapesi Palu Sekona (c), Emily Chancellor, Piper Duck, Samantha Wood, Nicole Ledington, Desiree Miller, Sidney Taylor, Georgina Friedrichs, Maya Stewart, Faitala Moleka
Replacements: Adiana Talakai, Faliki Pohiva, Bridie O’Gorman, Michaela Leonard, Dillyn Blackburn, Ella Ryan, Ava Wereta, Waiaria Ellis
Referee: Julianne Zussman (Rugby Canada)
Assistant Referees: Emma Gallagher & Kristine Lovatt (both RC)
TMO: Cam Russell (RC)
FPRO: Derek Summers (USAR)
The Wallaroos' clash with the USA will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport.
Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 10:50am with kickoff expected at 11:00am.
