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England's Harrison scores last-gasp try to beat Black Ferns

England's Harrison scores last-gasp try to beat Black Ferns

Summary

England's Zoe Harrison scored a last-minute try to help her team beat New Zealand 26-19 in the WXV Global Series rugby match at Allianz Stadium. The Black Ferns, New Zealand's women’s rugby team, lost for the first time under their new coach Whitney Hansen.

Key Facts

  • The match ended with England winning 26-19 against New Zealand.
  • Zoe Harrison scored the winning try in the 81st minute by intercepting a pass.
  • England has not led at half-time in the WXV Global Series games so far this season.
  • New Zealand had a strong first half, leading at halftime with tries by Amy du Plessis and Ayesha Leti-I'iga.
  • England scored tries from Claudia Moloney-MacDonald, Ellie Kildunne, Jess Breach, and Harrison.
  • New Zealand's 39-game winning streak ended recently before this match.
  • The Black Ferns are coached by Whitney Hansen, who took over after the 2023 World Cup.
  • England will next play Canada, and New Zealand will face France in upcoming matches.
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