Black Ferns 42 - 26 France Women

● full_time 80 minutes

27 Sep 2025

Stage: Bronze Final Round 6

Allianz Stadium

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New Zealand Women secured a decisive 42-26 victory over France Women in the Women's World Cup. The match began with France's Bourdon Sansus scoring an early try, quickly followed by a conversion from Arbez to lead 7-0. However, New Zealand responded emphatically through Demant, Brunt, and Holmes, who each crossed the line, with Holmes converting her own try and finishing the half with a total of 14 points. After halftime, Sorensen-McGee added two more tries for New Zealand, showcasing their attacking prowess. France made a late surge with tries from Champon and Vernier, but it was not enough to close the gap. Holmes' exceptional performance, including two tries and multiple conversions, highlighted her impact on the game. Ultimately, New Zealand's strong first-half performance set the tone for their dominant victory.

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Temperature: 22.6°C (Feels like 20.4°C) Condition: MostlyCloudy Wind: 15.6 km/h, gusting to 31.8 km/h Humidity: 37% Cloud Cover: 82%

Highlights

Events

0' kickoff
9' try Pauline Bourdon Sansus
10' conversion Carla Arbez
13' try Ruahei Demant
14' conversion Renee Holmes
31' try Sylvia Brunt
32' conversion Renee Holmes
36' try Renee Holmes
37' conversion Renee Holmes
39' try Laura Bayfield
39' substitution Taina Maka
40' substitution Tanya Kalounivale
40' half_time
40' second_half
45' try Braxton Sorensen-McGee
47' substitution Chryss Viliko
50' substitution Yllana Brosseau
50' substitution Rose Bernadou
50' substitution Liana Mikaele-Tu'u
54' penalty Renee Holmes
55' substitution Georgia Ponsonby
55' substitution Carla Arbez
55' substitution Nassira Konde
56' substitution Risi Pouri-Lane
56' substitution Portia Woodman-Wickliffe
57' substitution Maiakawanakaulani Roos
59' try Braxton Sorensen-McGee
60' substitution Agathe Gerin
61' try Lea Champon
62' conversion Lina Tuy
65' try Gabrielle Vernier
66' conversion Lina Tuy
66' substitution Pauline Bourdon Sansus
70' substitution Sylvia Brunt
70' substitution Madoussou Fall Raclot
71' try Emilie Boulard
79' penalty Renee Holmes
80' full_time