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Black Ferns v Canada: Portia Woodman-Wickliffe to play first test since World Cup final
Black Ferns v Canada: Portia Woodman-Wickliffe to play first test since World Cup final

NZ Herald

time14-05-2025

  • Sport
  • NZ Herald

Black Ferns v Canada: Portia Woodman-Wickliffe to play first test since World Cup final

Sevens trio Jorja Miller, Risi Pouri-Lane and Stacey Waaka have been kept on ice after joining the squad on Sunday. Black Ferns director of performance Allan Bunting says he's excited to have Woodman-Wickliffe back in the team. 'I'm really excited for Portia to again represent her country in front of friends and whānau, it will be a special moment for her. It's been awesome seeing the joy in her eyes and everything she does to enhance our environment. 'Her willingness to learn and grow is contagious; we look forward to seeing her play this weekend against Canada.' The Black Ferns are coming off a comprehensive 38-12 win over the Wallaroos and will be eager to build on that performance with an eye on defending the Rugby World Cup later this year. But Canada will be a step up from Australia. Canada are currently ranked second in the world and secured their first-ever win over the Black Ferns last year, with a 22-19 triumph in Christchurch en route to winning the Pacific Four Championship. 'Our coaching team are doing a great job installing our game,' said Bunting. 'It was good to see pieces of this come together last week versus Australia. 'Last Saturday was a great stepping stone towards where we want to be, and we look forward to seeing how we build off that this week against a quality Canadian side. We are excited to play our first Test at home.' Kickoff is at 3.35pm. Black Ferns: 1. Chryss Viliko 2. Georgia Ponsonby 3. Amy Rule 4. Alana Bremner 5. Maiakawanakaulani Roos 6. Layla Sae 7. Kennedy Tukuafu (Co-captain) 8. Liana Mikaele-Tu'u 9. Maia Joseph 10. Ruahei Demant (Co-captain) 11. Ayesha Leti-I'iga 12. Logo-I-Pulotu Lemapu-Atai'i Sylvia Brunt 13. Amy du Plessis 14. Portia Woodman-Wickliffe 15. Braxton Sorensen-McGee Bench: 16. Atlanta Lolohea 17. Kate Henwood 18. Tanya Kalounivale 19. Maama Mo'onia Vaipulu 20. Dhys Faleafaga 21. Iritana Hohaia 22. Hannah King 23. Mererangi Paul

New Zealand women win Singapore Sevens and Fiji men overcome surprising Kenya
New Zealand women win Singapore Sevens and Fiji men overcome surprising Kenya

Washington Post

time06-04-2025

  • Sport
  • Washington Post

New Zealand women win Singapore Sevens and Fiji men overcome surprising Kenya

SINGAPORE — New Zealand women retained the Singapore Sevens rugby title by defeating Australia 31-7 and Fiji men triumphed at the National Stadium for the first time in three years on Sunday. Fiji overcame Kenya 21-12 in their final after being held scoreless in the first half. New Zealand was over after 69 seconds thanks to Michaela Brake and 12-0 up after Risi Pouri-Lane wriggled free and scored next.

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