USA edge past Wales in WXV as Tafuna scores hat-trick

The United States edged past Wales in an entertaining WXV encounter at Cardiff Arms Park, with a hat-trick from Tafuna proving decisive in the contest, according to the BBC.

The result deals a setback to Wales, who had been building momentum in recent fixtures as part of their resurgence in the women's game. The USA's performance underlined their growing competitiveness on the international stage.

Tafuna's three tries were the standout feature of the match, helping the United States secure the win in a closely fought contest that kept spectators engaged throughout.

Both sides continue their WXV campaigns with further fixtures to come, as teams jockey for position in the competition.