It was a cooler start on day two of the Touch World Cup with rain setting in for the first few rounds. For five NZ teams, today was their chance to shake off the jitters as they took to the field for the first time.

The NZ 35 Men’s team kicked off their World Cup campaign with an impressive and powerful haka, followed by a convincing 12-3 win over USA. 

The NZ Open Women’s team came out of the blocks firing, with an outstanding performance against Netherlands. Winger and debutant, Princess Elliot scoring 6 of the teams 20 touchdowns. 

Much like day one, our NZ teams managed an impressive performance across the board, only struggling to pip Australia in three of the days’ games. 

The Australian teams continue to show why they are ranked first in the World, with fast and precise play from start to finish. NZ will have plenty to work on in the coming days if they intend on turning the tides.

Full results from day two:

OPEN MEN

NZ 10 v Philippines 4

NZ 22 v Netherlands 1

OPEN WOMEN

NZ 14 v Malaysia 0

NZ 20 v Netherlands 0

OPEN MIXED

NZ 12 v Singapore 0

NZ 12 v Papua New Guinea 2

27 WOMEN

NZ 12 v France 0

NZ 16 v South Africa 2

35 WOMEN

NZ 7 v Europe 2

NZ 3 v England 1

30 MIXED

NZ 13 v Singapore 0

NZ 4 v Australia 11

35 MEN

NZ 12 v USA 3

40 MEN

NZ 22 v Ireland 1

NZ 12 v England 2

45 MEN

NZ  15 v England 1

NZ 4 v Australia 8

50 MEN

NZ 12 v Great Britain 0

NZ 4 v Australia 8

Article added: Wednesday 01 May 2019