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2025 New Zealand Black Ferns vs USA - Women's

USA Vs. New Zealand Women's Rugby Highlights And Recap

USA Vs. New Zealand Women's Rugby Highlights And Recap

The New Zealand Black Ferns and USA Women's Eagles clashed in the last round of the Pacific Four Series.

May 24, 2025 by Emma Hutchinson
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Despite the USA Women's Eagles taking the initial lead, the New Zealand Black Ferns took it and never looked back, demolishing their competition in a 79-14 victory May 23 and into the early morning May 24.

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe led the Black Ferns in a confident performance that saw her break the all-time tries record after scoring seven tries in the matchup. 

Woodman-Wickliffe has amassed 45 tries in just 26 games, helping New Zealand claim the Pacific Four Series trophy.

Freda Tafuna and Hope Rogers made the only two tries for the Eagles, one in the first six minutes and another 28 minutes in, but connections were scarce afterwards. 

Leading by 20 points at halftime, New Zealand dominated in the second half, earning seven unanswered tries and looking unscathed in the process. 

The USA defense seemed helpless, allowing 18 line breaks and giving New Zealand plenty of space to make magic happen.  

With the win, the Black Ferns retain their historic streak over the Eagles, as the USA has not defeated New Zealand in women's rugby since 1991.  

The Black Ferns also recapture the Pacific Four Series title after needing a 25-point win to best Canada, which beat Australia 45-7 earlier in the day. 

Relive the game below!

Black Ferns Win! - 81'

NZ 79, USA 14

A complete and dominant performance from New Zealand is appropriately ended by none other than Portia Woodman-Wickliffe as she sneaks in the corner for a seventh and final try.  

New Zealand Shows No Signs Of Stopping - 73'

NZ 74, USA 14

The Black Ferns have found massive success in passing wide, and it has allowed them to completely blow out the Eagles. 

Stacey Waaka gets the try for New Zealand following a series of swift passes. 

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe Leads All-Time Tries - 68'

NZ 67, USA 14

Completely breaking loose from the line with plenty of space to do so, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe takes the lead for all-time tries in Black Ferns history with her sixth try on the day.

A missed conversion doesn't mean much with the extensive lead New Zealand continues to grow.  

Katelynn Vahaakolo Wreaking Havoc - 63'

NZ 62, USA 14

Katelyn Vahaakolo finds space on the left side to stack another try for the Black Ferns. The crowd responds to a Hannah King conversion with cheers.  

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe Ties Black Ferns Record - 58'

NZ 55, USA 14

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe is tied for most tries of all-time for the Black Ferns after earning her fifth try of the match. 

The USA looks to make the most of the last 20 minutes of the half and cleans up some defensive communication issues.    

New Zealand Looks Unstoppable - 48'

NZ 48, USA 14

Making the initial break for New Zealand, Sariah Ibarra opens things up for the Black Ferns after their previous failed attempt. 

Jorja Miller takes it down the side and sends it to Portia Woodman-Wickliffe for her fourth try of the game. 

Not long after, the Black Ferns claim another try thanks to Ruahei Demant, who added four more conversion points.   

Second Half Underway - 41'

NZ 34, USA 14

Katelyn Vahaakolo finds a massive hole in the Eagles' defense and takes advantage once again but is tackled before she can hit the try zone.   

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe Caps Off The Half - 40'

NZ 34, USA 14

It was all gas and no brakes for Portia Woodman-Wickliffe as she scores with another hat trick. The conversion misses the posts, but the Black Ferns take a comfortable 20-point lead as we head into halftime. 

New Zealand Hat Trick - 36'

NZ 29, USA 14

Katelyn Vahaakolo extends New Zealand's lead with a hat trick and finds the corner of the try zone with success. The conversion is no good. 

USA Pushes Back - 28'

NZ 24, USA 14

Despite the pressure, Hope Rogers gets the ball past the line and gets a try for the Eagles, and McKenzie Hawkins finishes with a successful conversion.  

Another One For The Black Ferns - 26'

NZ 24, USA 7

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe quickly adds another try after Braxton Sorenson-McGee flies down the field. Ruahei Demant gets the conversion. 

New Zealand On A Roll - 23'

NZ 17, USA 7

Slipping into the corner of the try zone, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe plants another try for New Zealand, but the Black Ferns once again miss the conversion.  

Black Ferns Breaking The Defense - 14'

NZ 12, USA 7

Katelyn Vahaakolo gets her second try of the game thanks to teammate Jorja Miller bursting through the Eagles' defense. New Zealand misses the conversion but takes the lead.

New Zealand Answers - 12'

USA 7, NZ 7

The Black Ferns leave the Eagles scrambling to catch up as a series of passes ends in a try for Katelyn Vahaakolo. Ruahei Demant adds the conversion kick to tie things up. 

USA Takes The Lead - 6'

USA 7, NZ 0

Freda Tafuna touches down for the Eagles after a determined USA squad pushes through a solid Black Ferns defense. McKenzie Hawkins makes the conversion kick. 

The Game Begins - 0'

USA 0, NZ 0

The New Zealand Black Ferns and the USA Women's Eagles hit the ground running in their final matchup in the Pacific Four Series. 

The Black Ferns kick to the Eagles, and the match is underway. 

USA Women's Eagles Have Landed

Black Ferns Vs. USA Women's Rugby All-Time Record

The New Zealand Black Ferns harbor a 14-1 winning record over the USA Women's Eagles across the 15 test matches they have played. The two first met on the biggest stage the sport has to offer during the 1991 Women's Rugby World Cup semifinals.

It also happened to be the one and only time that the USA has defeated New Zealand in women's rugby. The Women's Eagles slipped away with a mere 7-0 victory, but went on to win the 1991 World Cup by overcoming England in the finals.   

The Black Ferns have outscored the Women's Eagles 660-51, making 100 more total tries and 50 more total conversions than the Women's Eagles.

New Zealand Black Ferns Lineup

  1. Kate Henwood
  2. Georgia Ponsonby
  3. Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu
  4. Alana Bremner
  5. Maiakawanakaulani Roos
  6. Liana Mikaele-Tu'u
  7. Jorja Miller
  8. Kaipo Olsen-Baker
  9. Risi Pouri-Lane
  10. Ruahei Demant
  11. Katelyn Vahaakolo
  12. Theresa Setefano
  13. Stacey Waaka
  14. Portia Woodman-Wickliffe
  15. Braxton Sorenson-McGee

Substitutes: Vici-Rose Green, Awhina Tangen-Wainohu, Tanya Kalounivale, Chelsea Bremner, Kennedy Tukuafu, Maia Joseph, Hannah King, Sylvia Brunt

USA Women's Rugby Lineup

  1. Hope Rogers
  2. Paige Stathopoulos
  3. Keia Mae Sagapolu
  4. Hallie Taufoou
  5. Erica Jarrell
  6. Freda Tafuna
  7. Kate Zackary
  8. Rachel Johnson
  9. Olivia Ortiz
  10. Sariah Ibarra
  11. Cheta Emba
  12. McKenzie Hawkins
  13. Ilona Maher
  14. Emily Henrich
  15. Bulou Mataitoga

Substitutes: Kathryn Treder, Alivia Leatherman, Charli Jacoby, Rachel Ehrecke, Tahlia Brody, Cass Bargell, Nicole Heavirland, Tess Feury

Black Ferns Vs. USA Women's Rugby Kickoff Time, Date

Coverage of the match begins at 11:25 p.m. ET from North Harbour Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand. 

How To Watch Black Ferns Vs. USA Women's Rugby

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New Zealand Black Ferns Fixtures

USA Women's Rugby Fixtures

  • Friday, May 23 - 10:35 p.m. ET - Black Ferns vs. USA Women
  • Saturday, July 19 – 5 p.m. ET – USA Women vs. Fiji Women
  • Friday, August 1 – 6 p.m. ET – Canada Women vs. USA Women
  • Friday, August 22 – 1:30 p.m. ET – England Women vs. USA Women
  • Saturday, August 30 – 1:30 p.m. ET – USA Women vs. Wallaroos
  • Saturday, September 6 – 7:30 a.m. ET – USA Women vs. Samoa Women

World Rugby Women's Rankings

  1. England – 97.56
  2. Canada – 89.31
  3. New Zealand – 89.01
  4. France – 85.92
  5. Ireland – 78.78
  6. Australia – 77.73
  7. Scotland – 76.56
  8. Italy – 75.23
  9. USA – 72.20
  10. Wales – 70.81

Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Groups

Pool A

  • England
  • Australia
  • USA
  • Samoa

Pool B

  • Canada
  • Scotland
  • Wales
  • Fiji

Pool C

  • New Zealand
  • Ireland
  • Japan
  • Spain

Pool D

  • France
  • Italy
  • South Africa
  • Brazil

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