Sharni Williams on attack for Australia during their Rugby World Cup match against the New Zealand Black Ferns. Photo: Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz
The Black Ferns have beaten Australia 41-17 in their opening game at the Rugby World Cup at Eden Park tonight, after the Wallaroos opened the scoring with three unanswered tries.
See how the game unfolded with Jamie Wall's updates:
The organisers of the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand are confident the tournament will leave a lasting legacy for the sport and the women's game.
The Black Ferns coach Wayne Smith is still searching for his top team ahead of their World Cup title defence.
Explainer - The Black Ferns go into the women's Rugby World Cup being held in Aotearoa for the first time as defending champions. RNZ has the lowdown on who's here and how to watch this showpiece…
Twenty years ago female rugby players regarded as 'Weirdos' says Black Ferns assistant coach Wes Clarke - but now the country is getting behind them.
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