Blues claim Women's Super Rugby Champions Final over Waratahs

Thu, Apr 17, 2025, 8:50 AM
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by AAP and Nathan Williamson

The Blues have claimed the Super Rugby Champions Final with an emphatic 36-5 win over the NSW Waratahs.

The hosts controlled the chaotic conditions better as 18-year-old fullback Braxton Sorensen-McGee crossed for a first half double.

Catch the NSW Waratahs face the Blues in the Women's Super Rugby Championship live and on-demand via Stan Sport.

This gave the Aupiki champions a 19-0 lead at the break before kicking clear after the break.

The Waratahs had something to celebrate when Desiree Miller crossed late for their lone points of the game.

But it was the Blues night as Krysten Cottrell capped off the win in the final two minutes of the game.

The final result was a big downer for the Waratahs, who just last week claimed their sixth Super W title with a 43-21 win over the Queensland Reds.

"Well done to the Blues, because they played exceptionally," Waratahs captain Emily Chancellor told Stan.

"As you might be able to tell from the way we played, we haven't had a lot of practice in those sorts of conditions in Australia this season.

"It was a really difficult game, but it was also really fun."

Blues captain Maiakawanakaulani Roos was thrilled with the win, which came on the back of her team winning the Super Rugby Aupiki crown for the second straight season.

"We are so happy to be here and take the W," Roos said.

"We've worked hard all season and to have the opportunity to play against our Tasman sisters was really cool.

"It's a really big step towards growing the game."

Blues 36

Tries: Sorensen-McGee 2, Moimoi, Woodman-Wickliffe, Tuli-Fale, Cottrell

Cons: Demant 2/3, Cottrell 2/3

Waratahs 5

Tries: Miller

Cons: McKenzie 0/1

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