Tamika Upton scored two tries on debut as Australia beat New Zealand 16-10 in their Pacific Championships rugby league Test in Townsville
Upton scores two tries while Api Nicholls stars for FernsFullback Tamika Upton scored a double on international debut for Australia in a narrow 16-10 win over a gallant New Zealand. Upton, who won the NRLW Dally M player of the year, was a constant threat and her speed and game sense proved the difference in a tight rugby league Pacific Championships opener in Townsville on Saturday night.
McGregor was masterful for most of the night and the Kiwi Ferns showed great resolve on both sides of the ball to keep the Jillaroos star-studded backline relatively quiet. The visitors muscled up on their tryline with resilience and it took barnstorming Jillaroos prop Caitlan Johnston to barge over with brute strength.Photograph: Scott Radford-Chisholm/AAP
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