New Zealand Women

70 - 7

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Wales Women

New Zealand Women vs Wales Women

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

80'

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.

80'

Try

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

79'

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

79'

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

79'

Jasmine Joyce comes off.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Chelsea Bremner bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

78'

Conversion

Renee Holmes has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

A wonderful passing move by New Zealand is finished off by Lucy Jenkins

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lucy Jenkins bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

76'

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

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Iritana Hohaia bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

75'

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

73'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Lucy Jenkins leads to a try for New Zealand

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Lucy Jenkins took full advantage.

72'

Katelyn Vaha'akolo played a key part in that try.

72'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Beth Lewis getting some game time.

70'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Alex Callender being replaced.

70'

Conversion

Renee Holmes has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Ruahei Demant leads to a try for New Zealand

69'

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

69'

That's a great try assist by Iritana Hohaia.

69'

New Zealand make a substitution with Patricia Maliepo coming on.

66'

New Zealand make a substitution with Sylvia Brunt coming off.

66'

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

63'

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

63'

Wales sub Kat Evans comes onto the field.

62'

Kelsey Jones departs for Wales.

62'

Wales sub Abbey Constable comes onto the field.

62'

Gwenllian Pyrs departs for Wales.

62'

New Zealand sub Lucy Jenkins comes onto the field.

62'

Liana Mikaele-Tu'u departs for New Zealand.

62'

New Zealand sub Alana Bremner comes onto the field.

62'

Layla Sae departs for New Zealand.

62'

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

62'

Try

Great hands by New Zealand leads to a try for Katelyn Vaha'akolo

60'

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

60'

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

60'

Katelyn Vaha'akolo comes on for New Zealand.

59'

Ruby Tui leaves the field.

59'

Sophie Fisher comes on for New Zealand.

57'

Amy Rule leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Robyn Wilkins kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Abbie Fleming from scoring as they record the try for Wales.

56'

Megan Webb comes on.

54'

Carys Williams-Morris comes off.

54'

Robyn Wilkins comes on.

54'

Lleucu George comes off.

54'

Conversion

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

53'

Try

A penetrating move by New Zealand results in a try for Mererangi Paul.

52'

What a run here by Mererangi Paul as they get over the gainline!

52'

That's a great try assist by Sylvia Brunt.

52'

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

49'

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

48'

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

48'

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

48'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu being replaced.

48'

Krystal Murray makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Megan Davies getting some game time.

47'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Keira Bevan being replaced.

47'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Bryonie King getting some game time.

47'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Sioned Harries being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Renee Holmes adds the two points for New Zealand.

46'

Try

Slick passing by New Zealand leads to a try for Amy du Plessis.

45'

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

45'

New Zealand make a substitution with Krystal Murray coming on.

43'

New Zealand make a substitution with Kate Henwood coming off.

43'

Fabulous play by New Zealand has led to Ruahei Demant being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Wales make a substitution with Sisilia Tuipulotu coming on.

40'

Wales make a substitution with Donna Rose coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by New Zealand has led to Layla Sae being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

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

38'

Trouble here as Jasmine Joyce breaches the defence.

32'

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

28'

Try

Silky skills by New Zealand ends with a try for Ruby Tui.

27'

Trouble here as Ruby Tui breaches the defence.

27'

Renee Holmes played a key part in that try.

27'

Trouble here as Renee Holmes breaches the defence.

26'

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

25'

Try

A wonderful passing move by New Zealand is finished off by Ruby Tui

24'

Amy du Plessis played a key part in that try.

24'

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

24'

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

23'

Renee Holmes takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by New Zealand is finished off by Ruby Tui

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ruby Tui bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

19'

Amy du Plessis sets up the try.

19'

Conversion

Renee Holmes converts the try.

15'

Try

What a kick! Ruby Tui takes full advantage to score for New Zealand.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Ruby Tui took full advantage.

14'

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

14'

Yellow Card

Nel Metcalfe (Wales) is shown a yellow card

14'

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

14'

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

13'

Try

A series of passes by New Zealand results in a try for Mererangi Paul

11'

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

11'

Ruby Tui played a key part in that try.

11'

The defensive line has been broken as Jasmine Joyce goes through the gap.

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

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 New Zealand Women v Wales Women 
  
 WXV 1 - Round 2 
  
 Fri 27th October 2023, 10:00pm CDT 
  
 Forsyth Barr Stadium

Points Flow Chart

New Zealand Women win +63

Time in lead

Mins in lead

89%

% Of Game In Lead

90%

Possession Last 10 min

10%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Paul

70 - 7

79'

Holmes

65 - 7

77'

Jenkins

63 - 7

76'

Jenkins

58 - 7

72'

Holmes

53 - 7

70'

Demant

51 - 7

69'

Vaha'akolo

46 - 7

60'

Wilkins

57'

41 - 7

Fleming

56'

41 - 5

Holmes

41 - 0

53'

Paul

39 - 0

52'

Holmes

34 - 0

46'

du Plessis

32 - 0

45'

Half Time

Tui

27 - 0

27'

Tui

22 - 0

24'

Tui

17 - 0

19'

Holmes

12 - 0

15'

Tui

10 - 0

14'

Metcalfe

14'

5 - 0

Paul

5 - 0

11'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Attack Profile

New Zealand Women

Wales Women

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Defence Profile

New Zealand Women

Wales Women

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

64%

41%

3-6 secs

24%

43%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

50'

54'

55'

67'

74'

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