Australia Women

5 - 40

Full Time

New Zealand Women

Australia Women vs New Zealand Women

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Martha Fua bursts through to advance the Australia attack.

79'

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

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Amy du Plessis bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

76'

Samantha Wood comes on.

76'

Faitala Moleka comes off.

76'

A gap opened in the defence and Tara Turner took full advantage.

70'

Australia make a substitution with Ava Wereta coming on.

67'

Australia make a substitution with Maya Stewart coming off.

67'

New Zealand make a substitution with Mererangi Paul coming on.

66'

New Zealand make a substitution with Renee Holmes coming off.

66'

New Zealand make a substitution with Mia Anderson coming on.

66'

New Zealand make a substitution with Liana Mikaele-Tu'u coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Sidney Taylor goes through the gap.

65'

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

63'

Australia sub Brittany Merlo comes onto the field.

62'

Tania Naden departs for Australia.

62'

Australia sub Martha Fua comes onto the field.

61'

Brianna Hoy departs for Australia.

61'

Australia sub Ashley Fernandez comes onto the field.

61'

Michaela Leonard departs for Australia.

61'

Australia sub Piper Simons comes onto the field.

61'

Samantha Wood departs for Australia.

61'

New Zealand sub Maddi Robinson comes onto the field.

61'

Chryss Viliko departs for New Zealand.

61'

Conversion

The New Zealand supporters go wild as Renee Holmes successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

Great hands by New Zealand leads to a try for Laura Bayfield

61'

Spellbinding play by Atlanta Lolohea is finished off with a try.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Justine McGregor goes through the gap.

60'

Nicole Ledington comes on for Australia.

56'

Waiaria Ellis leaves the field.

56'

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

55'

Try

A penetrating move by New Zealand results in a try for Justine McGregor.

54'

What a run here by Justine McGregor as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Renee Holmes.

54'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Bridie O'Gorman getting some game time.

49'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Eva Karpani being replaced.

49'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Piper Duck getting some game time.

49'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Lily Bone being replaced.

49'

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

49'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Sylvia Brunt being replaced.

49'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Tara Turner getting some game time.

49'

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

49'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Maama Mo'onia Vaipulu getting some game time.

49'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Maiakawanakaulani Roos being replaced.

49'

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

49'

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

49'

Ayesha Leti-I'iga makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Conversion

Renee Holmes adds the two points for New Zealand.

42'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for New Zealand as Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu goes over.

41'

Maia Joseph played a key part in that try.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

New Zealand sub Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu comes onto the field.

37'

Mo'omo'oga Palu departs for New Zealand.

37'

Conversion

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

36'

Try

Incisive passing by New Zealand is finished off by Ayesha Leti-I'iga, as they goes over for the try.

35'

Amy du Plessis sets up the try.

35'

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

35'

Trouble here as Samantha Wood breaches the defence.

30'

Conversion

Renee Holmes makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

Ayesha Leti-I'iga gathers the kick to score the try for New Zealand.

25'

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

25'

Ruahei Demant played a key part in that try.

24'

More power was needed in that conversion attempt by Samantha Wood as it drops short.

23'

Try

Australia are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Siokapesi Palu picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

22'

A gap opened in the defence and Desiree Miller took full advantage.

Conversion

Renee Holmes has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by New Zealand leads to a try for Amy du Plessis

The defensive line has been broken as Amy du Plessis goes through the gap.

Sylvia Brunt sets up the try.

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

We are underway as the referee Aurelie Groizeleau blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Australia Women v New Zealand Women 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 25th April 2026, 02:55am PDT 
  
 Sunshine Coast Stadium 
  
 Paramount+ 
  
 Aurelie Groizeleau

Points Flow Chart

New Zealand Women win +35

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

98%

78%

Possession Last 10 min

22%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Holmes

61'

5 - 40

Bayfield

61'

5 - 38

McGregor

54'

5 - 33

Holmes

42'

5 - 28

Mahutariki-Fakalelu

41'

5 - 26

Half Time

Holmes

36'

5 - 21

Leti-I'iga

35'

5 - 19

Holmes

25'

5 - 14

Leti-I'iga

25'

5 - 12

Palu

5 - 7

22'

Holmes

0 - 7

du Plessis

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

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

63%

75%

3-6 secs

25%

23%

6+ secs

12%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

58'

65'

66'

72'

75'

Australia Women

New Zealand Women

Wallaroos vs Black Ferns Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Wallaroos face off against Black Ferns in Pacific Four Series Round 3 on Sat 25th April 2026 at Sunshine Coast Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 10:55 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 11:55 SAST on RugbyPass TV, 21:55 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 19:55 AEST on Stan Sport, Nine in Australia and 02:55 EST on Paramount+ 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, Black Ferns sits at 2 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Wallaroos holds 9.

The two sides are separated by 7 places in the rankings with Wallaroos in position 9 and Black Ferns in position 2 as such Black Ferns are favourites on paper.

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.