Black Ferns 66 - 19 Australia Women

● full_time 80 minutes

22 Aug 2026

Stage: Regular Season Round 1

Go Media Stadium

New Zealand Women delivered a commanding performance against Australia Women, finishing with a score of 66-19. Braxton Sorensen-McGee was instrumental, scoring 10 points from conversions and contributing to the early tries. The home side quickly established dominance, scoring four tries in the first half, including efforts from Sorensen-McGee and Ruahei Demant. Australia managed to score their first try shortly after halftime through Desiree Miller, but New Zealand responded swiftly with more tries. Vici-Rose Green and Maia Joseph added to the tally, showcasing New Zealand's attacking prowess. Despite a late resurgence from Australia with tries from Waiaria Ellis and Brittany Merlo, the game was firmly in New Zealand's control. Overall, this match highlighted New Zealand's strength as they continued their winning streak over Australia in international friendlies.

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Weather

Temperature: 15.4°C (Feels like 12.8°C) Condition: PartlyCloudy Wind: 15.9 km/h, gusting to 29.6 km/h Humidity: 59% Cloud Cover: 53%

Events

0' kickoff
3' try Braxton Sorensen-McGee
3' conversion Braxton Sorensen-McGee
9' substitution Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu
13' try Chryss Viliko
13' conversion Braxton Sorensen-McGee
19' substitution Santo Taumata
23' try Ruahei Demant
23' conversion Braxton Sorensen-McGee
24' substitution Cecilia Smith
31' yellow_card Maama Mo'onia Vaipulu
35' try Liana Mikaele-Tu'u
40' substitution Ruahei Demant
40' substitution Liana Mikaele-Tu'u
40' half_time
40' second_half
41' try Desiree Miller
41' yellow_card_complete Maama Mo'onia Vaipulu
42' conversion Desiree Miller
42' try Maiakawanakaulani Roos
43' conversion Braxton Sorensen-McGee
49' try Ayesha Leti-I'iga
50' conversion Braxton Sorensen-McGee
50' substitution Eva Karpani
50' substitution Tania Naden
50' substitution Maya Stewart
50' substitution Siokapesi Palu Sekona
52' substitution Georgia Ponsonby
52' substitution Sylvia Brunt
55' try Vici-Rose Green
56' conversion Braxton Sorensen-McGee
56' substitution Chryss Viliko
60' try Maia Joseph
61' conversion Braxton Sorensen-McGee
61' substitution Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu
62' substitution Mererangi Paul
62' substitution Brianna Hoy
62' substitution Lily Bone
63' try Shyrah Tuliau-Tua'a
65' substitution Maia Joseph
65' substitution Maiakawanakaulani Roos
65' substitution Tia Hinds
66' try Waiaria Ellis
67' conversion Desiree Miller
72' try Brittany Merlo
75' try Amarante Sititi
76' conversion Braxton Sorensen-McGee
80' full_time