New Zealand Women

42 - 26

Full Time

France Women

France 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.

80'

Penalty Goal

Renee Holmes kicks the penalty.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Emilie Boulard bursts through to advance the France attack.

78'

Lina Tuy curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

72'

Try

A series of passes by France results in a try for Emilie Boulard

71'

That's a great try assist by Joanna Grisez.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Joanna Grisez took full advantage.

71'

France decide to make a substitution, with Hina Ikahehegi getting some game time.

70'

France decide to make a substitution, with Madoussou Fall Raclot being replaced.

70'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Theresa Setefano getting some game time.

70'

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

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Braxton Sorensen-McGee took full advantage.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Teani Feleu took full advantage.

66'

France make a substitution with Alexandra Chambon coming on.

66'

France make a substitution with Pauline Bourdon Sansus coming off.

66'

Conversion

The France supporters go wild as Lina Tuy successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

France are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Gabrielle Vernier touching down.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Gabrielle Vernier goes through the gap.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Joanna Grisez goes through the gap.

64'

Conversion

The France supporters go wild as Lina Tuy successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

A stunning solo try from Lea Champon

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Lea Champon goes through the gap.

61'

Spellbinding play by Marine Menager is finished off with a try.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Lina Tuy goes through the gap.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Kelly Arbey goes through the gap.

61'

France sub Manon Bigot comes onto the field.

60'

Agathe Gerin departs for France.

60'

The conversion is on its way from Renee Holmes but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

60'

Try

Great hands by New Zealand leads to a try for Braxton Sorensen-McGee

59'

Stacey Waaka played a key part in that try.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Katelyn Vaha'akolo goes through the gap.

59'

Alana Bremner comes on for New Zealand.

57'

Maiakawanakaulani Roos leaves the field.

57'

Katelyn Vaha'akolo comes on for New Zealand.

56'

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe leaves the field.

56'

Maia Joseph comes on for New Zealand.

56'

Risi Pouri-Lane leaves the field.

56'

Kelly Arbey comes on for France.

55'

Nassira Konde leaves the field.

55'

Lina Tuy comes on for France.

55'

Carla Arbez leaves the field.

55'

Vici-Rose Green comes on for New Zealand.

55'

Georgia Ponsonby leaves the field.

55'

Penalty Goal

Renee Holmes does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

54'

What a run here by Stacey Waaka as they get over the gainline!

53'

Layla Sae comes on.

50'

Liana Mikaele-Tu'u comes off.

50'

Assia Khalfaoui comes on.

50'

Rose Bernadou comes off.

50'

Annaelle Deshaye comes on.

50'

Yllana Brosseau comes off.

50'

Gabrielle Vernier makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

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

47'

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

47'

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

46'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Braxton Sorensen-McGee from scoring that try!

45'

Braxton Sorensen-McGee makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Spellbinding play by Ruahei Demant is finished off with a try.

45'

Kaipo Olsen-Baker makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

New Zealand make a substitution with Amy Rule coming on.

40'

New Zealand make a substitution with Tanya Kalounivale coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

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

40'

France sub Marie Morland comes onto the field.

39'

Taina Maka departs for France.

39'

Try

Incisive passing by New Zealand is finished off by Laura Bayfield, as they goes over for the try.

39'

That's a great try assist by Jorja Miller.

39'

Fabulous play by New Zealand has led to Jorja Miller being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Conversion

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

37'

Try

Incisive passing by New Zealand is finished off by Renee Holmes, as they goes over for the try.

36'

That's a great try assist by Sylvia Brunt.

36'

Fabulous play by New Zealand has led to Sylvia Brunt being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Fabulous play by New Zealand has led to Kaipo Olsen-Baker being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Conversion

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

32'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Sylvia Brunt scores from close range.

31'

Spellbinding play by Risi Pouri-Lane is finished off with a try.

31'

This is dangerous for the defence as Madoussou Fall Raclot bursts through to advance the France attack.

21'

Conversion

Renee Holmes converts the try.

14'

Try

A series of passes by New Zealand results in a try for Ruahei Demant

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Ruahei Demant took full advantage.

13'

Spellbinding play by Sylvia Brunt is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Liana Mikaele-Tu'u took full advantage.

11'

Conversion

Carla Arbez converts the try.

10'

Try

A series of passes by France results in a try for Pauline Bourdon Sansus

Marine Menager played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Marine Menager took full advantage.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 New Zealand Women v France Women 
  
 Bronze Final 
  
 Sat 27th September 2025, 04:30am PDT 
  
 Allianz Stadium 
  
 Paramount+ 
  
 Ella Goldsmith

Points Flow Chart

New Zealand Women win +16

Time in lead

Mins in lead

64%

% Of Game In Lead

39%

Possession Last 10 min

61%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Holmes

42 - 26

79'

Boulard

71'

39 - 26

Tuy

66'

39 - 21

Vernier

65'

39 - 19

Tuy

62'

39 - 14

Champon

61'

39 - 12

Sorensen-McGee

39 - 7

59'

Holmes

34 - 7

54'

Sorensen-McGee

31 - 7

45'

Half Time

Bayfield

26 - 7

39'

Holmes

21 - 7

37'

Holmes

19 - 7

36'

Holmes

14 - 7

32'

Brunt

12 - 7

31'

Holmes

7 - 7

14'

Demant

5 - 7

13'

Arbez

10'

0 - 7

Bourdon Sansus

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.7

Entries

Attack Profile

New Zealand Women

France Women

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Defence Profile

New Zealand Women

France Women

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

58%

59%

3-6 secs

38%

37%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

52'

56'

70'

73'

78'

New Zealand Women

France Women

Black Ferns vs France Women Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Black Ferns face off against France Women in Women's Rugby World Cup Bronze Final on Sat 27th September 2025 at Allianz Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:30 and is broadcast on BBC iPlayer, BBC. In South Africa it’s at 13:30 SAST on SuperSport, 23:30 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 21:30 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 04:30 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 the two sides are separated by just 1 places in the rankings with Black Ferns in position 3 and France Women in position 4, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Black Ferns vs France Women Squads

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