Black Ferns vs Australia

2022 - 8 - 27

Post cover — Image courtesy of "New Zealand Herald"

Live: Black Ferns too good once again for Australia (New Zealand Herald)

Both sides used their lineouts to set up some good rolling mauls, with the Ferns putting huge pressure on the Wallaroos defense inside the 22 a couple of times.

And the second came in similar style as Kendra Reynolds showed her strength to cross after her side had again set up camp on the Australian line. The visitors' set-piece command and the hosts' ill-discipline created plenty of extra opportunities and, eventually, a couple more tries. "They brought the physicality and we were chasing them at the start of the game. "Playing at home and playing in front of their families, we knew that they were going to bring a different energy. The Black Ferns' set piece was again dominant and, after falling behind early, they controlled possession and field position throughout the match. After the Wallaroos escaped an initial attempt by their opponents to maul their way ahead, they seized the early initiative and attacked with fluidity to stretch the Ferns but blow a try in the corner.

Black Ferns come from behind to defeat Wallaroos (1 News)

AUS TRY! ADVERTISEMENT. Terita scores her second try in a sensational debut for Australia as they manage to finish the game on a high. McKenzie successfully ...

But the Black Ferns get it back and go to a lineout. Australia regroups and this time Terita crosses for the first try of the match. Black Fern Chelsea Semple is walking off the field after taking a big hit. They win a penalty and co-captain Ruahei Demant kicks for goal to get New Zealand their first points of the game. Demant converts as the Kiwis fight back to get in front. Luka Connor scores the Black Ferns first try. They go out wide but winger Ayesha Leti-I’iga can't quite get the pass as she is met by relentless defence from the Wallaroos. The Aussies have come out firing especially on defence, making the Kiwis forwards work hard to gain ground. We go to an Australia scrum. Strong defence is causing the Wallaroos to concede errors. They try to go out wide but come back in as Kendra Reynolds scores. They remained calm and had to hold off a tenacious Australian defensive line.

Live updates: Laurie O'Reilly Cup - Black Ferns v Australia ... (Newshub)

The NZ women were down to 14 players early and have had to fight back for the lead.

Black Ferns outclass valiant Wallaroos (Rugby.com.au)

The Wallaroos will be out for their first win over the Black Ferns when they play their first Test at the Adelaide Oval.

Sustained pressure by the hosts was rewarded as the 19-year-old dived over in the corner after missing out on a chance minutes earlier. Ruahei Demant (cc) 11. Kennedy Simon (cc) 9. "A little bit of discipline let us down in the first half but that effort and winning that race around the corner was the biggest turnaround from last weekend." Tertia and the Wallaroos got a consolation try as the Sevens star broke through the defence and dived over the line late. In the end, the Kiwis were too strong as Ngan-Woo slamed it down to extend the lead. However from the kick off in the second half, the Black Ferns dominated possession and territory as the hosts did everything to hold them out. Atasi Lafai was yellow carded as the Wallaroos struggled with discipline and to shut down the Kiwis around the ruck. She was joined by Georgina Friedrichs, who looked the most threatening with ball in hand as the hosts looked for their first win over the Kiwis. Chancellor was everywhere for the Wallaroos, earning several penalties at the breakdown as well as providing a key link in attack. In the end, the world champions managed to close out the game as they ramp up preparations ahead of the World Cup with their 22nd straight win over the Wallaroos. Terita and Emily Chancellor impressed throughout the 80 minutes as the winger eventually crossed for a double late in the game.

Black Ferns vs Wallaroos: All you need to know about the O'Reilly ... (Stuff.co.nz)

After a big win in Christchurch, the New Zealand side look to add an exclamation mark in Adelaide with an eye to the women's Rugby World Cup.

If quality local sport journalism is important to you, become a Stuff supporter today. A beautiful mind crunching all the player stats. You need journalists close enough to smell the liniment. Reserves: Natalie Delamare, Krystal Murray, Santo Taumata, Chelsea Bremner, Charmaine McMenamin, Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu, Renee Holmes, Hazel Tubic. * [after thumping Australia 52-5](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/women-in-sport/300666682/black-ferns-retain-oreilly-cup-after-flattening-lacklustre-wallaroos-525-in-christchurch) to keep the Laurie O’Reilly Cup locked away, the Black Ferns face one of their last hit-outs before the women’s Rugby World Cup.

Wallaroos win back some respect in loss as New Zealand star ... (Fox Sports)

The Wallaroos might have lost but they gained some respect after a gallant performance against the Blacks Ferns at Adelaide Oval on Saturday afternoon.

McKenzie’s sideline conversion was a beauty and the Wallaroos were 7-0 up. Eventually the pressure told and the visitors struck back through hooker Luka Connor. Arabella McKenzie’s second conversion score the Wallaroos go down by just eight points.

Work to be done: Black Ferns not at their best in scrappy win (New Zealand Herald)

"We knew that the Aussies were going to scrap," co-captain Ruahei Demant told Stan Sport. "Playing at home and playing in front of their families, we knew that ...