Black Ferns 62 - 19 Japan Women

● full_time 80 minutes

31 Aug 2025

Women's World Cup

Stage: Pool C Round 2

Sandy Park

Head to Head

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New Zealand Women delivered a commanding performance against Japan Women, winning 62-19 in the Women's World Cup. Japan struck first with a try from Hatada in the third minute, but New Zealand quickly responded with a flurry of tries, including a standout performance from Sorensen-McGee, who scored two tries and provided multiple conversions. By halftime, New Zealand had established a significant lead of 43-7, showcasing their attacking prowess. The second half saw Japan score through Tsukui, but New Zealand maintained their dominance, with Miller and Holmes both adding to the scoreline. A red card for Bayfield in the 66th minute momentarily shifted the momentum, allowing Japan to score a penalty try. However, New Zealand's relentless attack ensured they finished the game strong. Overall, New Zealand's depth and skill proved too much for Japan, securing a decisive victory.

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Weather

Temperature: 17.6°C (Feels like 13.7°C) Condition: Windy Wind: 28.9 km/h, gusting to 54.8 km/h Humidity: 70% Cloud Cover: 44%

Highlights

Events

0' kickoff
0' substitution Sora Nishimura
3' try Sakurako Hatada
12' try Portia Woodman-Wickliffe
15' try Jorja Miller
16' conversion Braxton Sorensen-McGee
24' try Katelyn Vaha'akolo
25' conversion Braxton Sorensen-McGee
30' try Braxton Sorensen-McGee
34' try Kennedy Tukuafu
35' conversion Braxton Sorensen-McGee
38' yellow_card Haruka Hirotsu
38' try Risi Pouri-Lane
39' conversion Braxton Sorensen-McGee
39' substitution Stacey Waaka
39' substitution Sylvia Brunt
40' substitution Risi Pouri-Lane
40' substitution Renee Holmes
40' substitution Ruahei Demant
40' substitution Kennedy Tukuafu
40' half_time
40' second_half
42' yellow_card Laura Bayfield
45' substitution Tanya Kalounivale
46' try Moe Tsukui
47' conversion Ayasa Otsuka
48' yellow_card_complete Haruka Hirotsu
49' try Braxton Sorensen-McGee
50' substitution Georgia Ponsonby
50' substitution Chryss Viliko
52' substitution Moe Tsukui
52' substitution Layla Sae
52' yellow_card_complete Laura Bayfield
53' substitution Otoka Yoshimura
53' substitution Seina Saito
57' substitution Asuka Kuge
57' substitution Sachiko Kato
66' red_card Laura Bayfield
66' penalty_try No Player
66' substitution Haruka Hirotsu
67' try Jorja Miller
68' substitution Wako Kitano
69' try Braxton Sorensen-McGee
70' conversion Renee Holmes
71' try Renee Holmes
72' conversion Renee Holmes
80' full_time