- WXV 1: New Zealand 31-49 England
- Dow and Kildunne score two tries each in victory
Is there anything that can stop the Red Roses in their current form? It is a question that was asked two years ago before New Zealand answered it in the Rugby World Cup final, where they ended England’s 30-match winning streak to lift the trophy. That game was the last time England lost and they are building a consecutive victory run again, adding a 19th with an impressive 49-31 win over the Black Ferns in the WXV 1, which means the question is being posed again.
The Black Ferns had a point to prove after back-to-back defeats. The first came at the hands of the Red Roses, who put one over their rivals three weeks ago at Twickenham, and Ireland caused a huge upset with a narrow victory last Sunday.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/oct/06/new-zealand-england-wxv-1-womens-rugby-union-match-report
Author : Sarah Rendell
Publish date : 2024-10-06 22:41:24
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