2022 Laurie O'Reilly Cup
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Date | 20–27 August 2022 |
| Countries | Australia New Zealand |
| Teams | 2 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | New Zealand |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 2 |
| Tries scored | 14 (7 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Ruahei Demant (17 points) |
| Most tries | Ruahei Demant Joanah Ngan-Woo Ayesha Leti-I'iga Luka Connor Bienne Terita (2 tries each) |
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The 2022 Laurie O'Reilly Cup was the 13th edition of the competition. The matches were played on 20 and 27 August, with both Australia and New Zealand hosting one match each.
After a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was confirmed that the competition would return. The first test was played in Christchurch at the Orangetheory Stadium on 20 August 2022. The second test was played in a curtain raiser to the Wallabies and Springboks test in Adelaide on 27 August 2022.
The Black Ferns won the first test in Christchurch with an overwhelming 52–5 score and retained the O'Reilly Cup. They won the series after winning the second test in a hard-fought match, the game ended 14–22.