New Zealand Women

67 - 19

Full Time

Australia Women

Australia Women vs New Zealand Women

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Siokapesi Palu bursts through to advance the Australia attack.

78'

Tabua Tuinakauvadra comes on.

75'

Piper Duck comes off.

75'

Brianna Hoy comes on.

75'

Sally Fuesaina comes off.

75'

Hera-Barb Malcolm Heke comes on.

75'

Tania Naden comes off.

75'

Renee Holmes curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

73'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Kennedy Simon leads to a try for New Zealand

71'

That's a great try assist by Layla Sae.

71'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Amy Rule getting some game time.

70'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Aldora Itunu being replaced.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Katelyn Vaha'akolo took full advantage.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Kaipo Olsen-Baker took full advantage.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Katelyn Vaha'akolo took full advantage.

68'

The defensive line has been broken as Georgina Friedrichs goes through the gap.

64'

Australia sub Sally Fuesaina comes onto the field.

62'

Brianna Hoy departs for Australia.

62'

Australia sub Trilleen Pomare comes onto the field.

62'

Cecilia Smith departs for Australia.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Mererangi Paul goes through the gap.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Alana Bremner goes through the gap.

61'

Charmaine Smith comes on for New Zealand.

59'

Maiakawanakaulani Roos leaves the field.

59'

Chryss Viliko comes on for New Zealand.

59'

Marcelle Parkes leaves the field.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Cecilia Smith goes through the gap.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Arabella McKenzie kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

Arabella McKenzie scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

57'

What a run here by Arabella McKenzie as they get over the gainline!

57'

Layne Morgan played a key part in that try.

57'

What a run here by Siokapesi Palu as they get over the gainline!

57'

Ruahei Demant comes on for New Zealand.

55'

Sylvia Brunt leaves the field.

55'

Maia Joseph comes on for New Zealand.

55'

Iritana Hohaia leaves the field.

55'

Layla Sae comes on for New Zealand.

55'

Liana Mikaele-Tu'u leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Renee Holmes kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Kennedy Simon from scoring as they record the try for New Zealand.

54'

That's a great try assist by Iritana Hohaia.

54'

What a run here by Sylvia Brunt as they get over the gainline!

53'

Arabella McKenzie has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

52'

Try

A penetrating move by Australia results in a try for Maya Stewart.

51'

What a run here by Maya Stewart as they get over the gainline!

51'

Cecilia Smith sets up the try.

51'

Bridie O'Gorman comes on.

50'

Eva Karpani comes off.

50'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Grace Steinmetz getting some game time.

49'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Amy du Plessis being replaced.

49'

Renee Holmes has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

48'

Try

Slick passing by New Zealand leads to a try for Mererangi Paul.

47'

Mererangi Paul makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Spellbinding play by Renee Holmes is finished off with a try.

47'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Faitala Moleka getting some game time.

46'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Caitlyn Halse being replaced.

46'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Layne Morgan getting some game time.

46'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Sammie Wood being replaced.

46'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Kaitlan Leaney getting some game time.

46'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Michaela Leonard being replaced.

46'

Mererangi Paul makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Sylvia Brunt makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Aldora Itunu getting some game time.

45'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Amy Rule being replaced.

45'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Luka Connor getting some game time.

45'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Georgia Ponsonby being replaced.

45'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Marcelle Parkes getting some game time.

45'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Chryss Viliko being replaced.

45'

New Zealand go for goal with Renee Holmes taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

44'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Chryss Viliko dots the ball down from close range.

43'

Iritana Hohaia played a key part in that try.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41'

Fabulous play by New Zealand has led to Liana Mikaele-Tu'u being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Conversion

Renee Holmes does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

What an effort there by Katelyn Vaha'akolo as they score the try.

34'

Fabulous play by New Zealand has led to Katelyn Vaha'akolo being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

New Zealand go for goal with Renee Holmes taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

33'

Try

Silky skills by New Zealand ends with a try for Georgia Ponsonby.

32'

Amy du Plessis sets up the try.

32'

Trouble here as Sylvia Brunt breaches the defence.

32'

Conversion

Renee Holmes does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

Silky skills by New Zealand ends with a try for Liana Mikaele-Tu'u.

30'

Trouble here as Liana Mikaele-Tu'u breaches the defence.

30'

Spellbinding play by Kaipo Olsen-Baker is finished off with a try.

30'

Trouble here as Iritana Hohaia breaches the defence.

26'

Trouble here as Kaipo Olsen-Baker breaches the defence.

25'

Trouble here as Alana Bremner breaches the defence.

25'

Conversion

Renee Holmes makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by New Zealand is finished off by Mererangi Paul

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mererangi Paul bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

23'

That's a great try assist by Amy du Plessis.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sylvia Brunt bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

22'

Renee Holmes curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

21'

Try

New Zealand are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Mererangi Paul picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mererangi Paul bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sylvia Brunt bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Maya Stewart bursts through to advance the Australia attack.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Desiree Miller bursts through to advance the Australia attack.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Liana Mikaele-Tu'u bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Maya Stewart took full advantage.

15'

Conversion

Renee Holmes converts the try.

13'

Try

A series of passes by New Zealand results in a try for Sylvia Brunt

13'

Spellbinding play by Hannah King is finished off with a try.

12'

Conversion

Arabella McKenzie has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Arabella McKenzie

The defensive line has been broken as Arabella McKenzie goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Sammie Wood.

Conversion

Renee Holmes has kicked a conversion.

Try

New Zealand are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Kaipo Olsen-Baker touching down.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 New Zealand Women v Australia Women 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Fri 24th May 2024, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 North Harbour Stadium

Points Flow Chart

New Zealand Women win +48

Time in lead

Mins in lead

90%

% Of Game In Lead

32%

Possession Last 10 min

68%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Simon

67 - 19

71'

McKenzie

57'

62 - 19

McKenzie

57'

62 - 17

Holmes

62 - 12

55'

Simon

60 - 12

54'

Stewart

51'

55 - 12

Paul

55 - 7

47'

Viliko

50 - 7

43'

Half Time

Holmes

45 - 7

35'

Vaha'akolo

43 - 7

34'

Ponsonby

38 - 7

32'

Holmes

33 - 7

31'

Mikaele-Tu'u

31 - 7

30'

Holmes

26 - 7

24'

Paul

24 - 7

23'

Paul

19 - 7

20'

Holmes

14 - 7

13'

Brunt

12 - 7

13'

McKenzie

7 - 7

McKenzie

7 - 5

Holmes

7 - 0

Olsen-Baker

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Attack Profile

New Zealand Women

Australia Women

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Defence Profile

New Zealand Women

Australia Women

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

65%

53%

3-6 secs

20%

34%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Black Ferns vs Wallaroos Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Black Ferns face off against Wallaroos in Pacific Four Series Round 4 on Fri 24th May 2024 at North Harbour Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:05 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 04:05 SAST on RugbyPass TV, 14:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 12:05 AEST in Australia and 19:05 EST in the US.

Black Ferns won the last encounter but Black Ferns are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the rankings with Black Ferns in position 3 and Wallaroos in position 7, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Black Ferns vs Wallaroos Squads

The official squads for Black Ferns vs Wallaroos will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.