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Explosions from mid-game bus fire and eye gouge mar Wallaroos’ loss to France

Australia’s women’s rugby team crashed to a last-gasp defeat against France, who prevailed despite being reduced to just 11 players in the first half.

Published Sep 20, 2026 · 3:15 AMOriginal source: Sydney Morning Herald7 reads
Explosions from mid-game bus fire and eye gouge mar Wallaroos’ loss to France
Australia’s women’s rugby team crashed to a last-gasp defeat against France, who prevailed despite being reduced to just 11 players in the first half.
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