Australia Women

12 - 38

Full Time

New Zealand Women

Australia Women vs New Zealand Women

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

83'

Trouble here as Desiree Miller breaches the defence.

83'

Conversion

Hannah King has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

Braxton Sorenson-McGee goes on their own for a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Braxton Sorenson-McGee bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

78'

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

78'

A gap opened in the defence and Mererangi Paul took full advantage.

73'

Australia make a substitution with Natalie Wright coming on.

69'

Australia make a substitution with Layne Morgan coming off.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Amy du Plessis took full advantage.

67'

Australia make a substitution with Eva Karpani coming on.

67'

Australia make a substitution with Lydia Kavoa coming off.

67'

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Hannah King as it drops short of the posts.

67'

Try

Great hands by New Zealand leads to a try for Sylvia Brunt

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Sylvia Brunt goes through the gap.

66'

Mererangi Paul sets up the try.

66'

Australia sub Trilleen Pomare comes onto the field.

62'

Cecilia Smith departs for Australia.

62'

Australia sub Lori Cramer comes onto the field.

62'

Tia Hinds departs for Australia.

62'

Australia sub Tiarah Minns comes onto the field.

61'

Michaela Leonard departs for Australia.

61'

Australia sub Bridie O'Gorman comes onto the field.

61'

Eva Karpani departs for Australia.

61'

New Zealand sub Dhys Faleafaga comes onto the field.

60'

Kennedy Tukuafu departs for New Zealand.

60'

New Zealand sub Mererangi Paul comes onto the field.

60'

Katelyn Vahaakolo departs for New Zealand.

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Faitala Moleka kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

The forward pack of Australia will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

56'

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

52'

What a run here by Charlotte Caslick as they get over the gainline!

50'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Hannah King getting some game time.

49'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Ruahei Demant being replaced.

49'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Iritana Hohaia getting some game time.

49'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Maia Joseph being replaced.

49'

Charlotte Caslick makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Atlanta Lolohea getting some game time.

47'

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

47'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Ashley Marsters getting some game time.

47'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Emily Chancellor being replaced.

47'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Tania Naden getting some game time.

47'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Katalina Amosa being replaced.

47'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Awhina Tangen-Wainohu getting some game time.

46'

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

46'

Faitala Moleka has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

46'

Try

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

45'

Spellbinding play by Layne Morgan is finished off with a try.

45'

Conversion

Ruahei Demant adds the two points for New Zealand.

42'

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.

41'

Maia Joseph played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by New Zealand has led to Ayesha Leti-I'iga being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Fabulous play by Australia has led to Lydia Kavoa being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Australia make a substitution with Lydia Kavoa coming on.

40'

Australia make a substitution with Martha Fua coming off.

40'

New Zealand make a substitution with Maama Vaipulu coming on.

40'

New Zealand make a substitution with Maiakawanakaulani Roos coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Ruahei Demant will have to re-adjust the radar.

39'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for New Zealand as Braxton Sorenson-McGee goes over.

38'

That's a great try assist by Maia Joseph.

38'

Amy Rule comes on for New Zealand.

34'

Tanya Kalounivale leaves the field.

34'

Conversion

Ruahei Demant makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Ayesha Leti-I'iga scores from close range.

25'

Trouble here as Ayesha Leti-I'iga breaches the defence.

25'

Conversion

Ruahei Demant converts the try.

12'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Ayesha Leti-I'iga leads to a try for New Zealand

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Ayesha Leti-I'iga took full advantage.

11'

The defensive line has been broken as Desiree Miller goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Australia Women v New Zealand Women 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Fri 9th May 2025, 10:00pm PDT 
  
 McDonald Jones Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Clara Munarini

Points Flow Chart

New Zealand Women win +26

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

88%

50%

Possession Last 10 min

50%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

King

79'

12 - 38

Sorenson-McGee

78'

12 - 36

Brunt

66'

12 - 31

Moleka

12 - 26

57'

Marsters

10 - 26

56'

Karpani

5 - 26

45'

Demant

42'

0 - 26

Viliko

41'

0 - 24

Half Time

Sorenson-McGee

38'

0 - 19

Demant

26'

0 - 14

Leti-I'iga

25'

0 - 12

Demant

12'

0 - 7

Leti-I'iga

11'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Australia Women

New Zealand Women

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Defence Profile

Australia Women

New Zealand Women

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

50%

57%

3-6 secs

43%

39%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

107

Wallaroos vs Black Ferns Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Wallaroos face off against Black Ferns in Pacific Four Series Round 1 on Fri 9th May 2025 at McDonald Jones Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:00 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 07:00 SAST on RugbyPass TV, 17:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 15:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 22:00 EST on RugbyPass TV 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.

Wallaroos vs Black Ferns Squads

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