1m agoSat 25 Apr 2026 at 10:18am
15′ Black Ferns cross again!
The Black Ferns capitalise from another entry inside the Wallaroos’ 22.
This time it was number eight Kaipo Olsen-Baker who crossed the stripe.
Renee Holmes kicked the conversion, and the Black Ferns lead 14-0.
3m agoSat 25 Apr 2026 at 10:16am
15′ Wallaroos have to show discipline
The Wallaroos have already given away three penalties to the Black Ferns’ sole ‘full arm’.
Discipline let the Wallaroos down in the defeats to Canada and the US in the Pacific Four Series.
4m agoSat 25 Apr 2026 at 10:14am
12′ Wallaroos unable to convert on territory
The Wallaroos had a period of play camped inside the Black Ferns’ half while in possession.
They turned the ball over though, and the Black Ferns were able to move the ball down field.
The Wallaroos need to convert on those entries deep inside the Black Ferns’ half.
7m agoSat 25 Apr 2026 at 10:12am
9′ Wallaroos almost reply
Great work from the Wallaroos in attack!
Desiree Miller chased through on a chip kick and found Georgina Friedrichs in support.
But the scramble defence from the Black Ferns was impressive, and they were able too prevent the Wallaroos from scoring.
14m agoSat 25 Apr 2026 at 10:05am
4′ Black Ferns score!
The Black Ferns cross for the first try of the match!
Amy du Plessis gets the visitors on the board.
That was just reward for the pressure the Black Ferns built in attack.
They worked the ball into the Wallaroos’ 22 and were held up over the line, but earned a penalty for an earlier infringement from the hosts.
The Black Ferns kicked for touch and following their line-out win, outside centre du Plessis found a gap in the defensive line to stroll over.
The conversion was added by Renee Holmes, and it’s the Black Ferns leading 7-0.
21m agoSat 25 Apr 2026 at 9:58am
Black Ferns perform the haka
The Black Ferns have performed the haka, with the Wallaroos advancing towards their opponents.
Both teams are up for the challenge tonight!
24m agoSat 25 Apr 2026 at 9:54am
Who’s in charge tonight?
France’s Aurélie Groizeleau is the referee this evening.
The assistant referees are Chloe Sampson (New Zealand) and Hibiki Ikeda (Japan).
And rounding out the match officials’ roster are Australia’s Rachel Horton (TMO) and Graham Cooper (FPRO).
26m agoSat 25 Apr 2026 at 9:53am
A moving ceremony
Both teams have paid tribute to those who have served — and are serving — Australia and New Zealand in a solemn pre-match ceremony.
Well done to all the football codes with how they have marked Anzac Day with the respect it deserves.
31m agoSat 25 Apr 2026 at 9:47am
Here come the players!
Both teams have made their way onto the ground ahead of the pre-match ceremonies to mark Anzac Day.
There has been rain in Kawana Waters — it seems the wet weather has followed the Wallaroos and Black Ferns back from the US!
33m agoSat 25 Apr 2026 at 9:46am
We’re getting closer to kick-off!
36m agoSat 25 Apr 2026 at 9:43am
‘Great sense of pride’
Laura Bayfield serves in the New Zealand Army. (Getty)
It will be a proud moment for Black Ferns lock Laura Bayfield when she runs out onto Sunshine Coast Stadium.
Bayfield is a 2nd Engineer Regiment Captain in the New Zealand Army, based in Christchurch.
“It’s incredibly important. I feel a great sense of pride to wear the black jersey, represent New Zealand, and honour those who have sacrificed their lives for us,” Bayfield told allblacks.com earlier this week.
“For both New Zealand and Australia, it is a day of huge importance. Australians are very patriotic and I know that will be bring an incredible atmosphere.
“It will certainly be more than just rugby on Saturday. It will be a special day for those that served and came before us.”
41m agoSat 25 Apr 2026 at 9:38am
Wallaroos’ wet and wild US trek
We mentioned the Wallaroos’ results in the US in our last post.
Tough opposition on the field wasn’t the only challenge they faced stateside.
Read more here:
48m agoSat 25 Apr 2026 at 9:31am
What’s at stake?
The Black Ferns — pictured in their away jersey — are unbeaten this year. (Getty)
Should the Black Ferns continue their dominance over the Wallaroos, they’ll retain the Pacific Four Series trophy and the O’Reilly Cup.
The O’Reilly Cup is the silverware the two teams play for each year.
Looking at Pacific Four Series formlines, the Black Ferns deserve to be favourites tonight.
Here are their results so far:
48-15 win over USA in Sacramento36-14 win over Canada in Kansas City
The Wallaroos are yet to get off the mark with a victory.
Their results read as:
24-0 loss to Canada in Sacramento33-12 loss to USA in Kansas City
For the record, Canada enjoyed a 50-12 thrashing of the USA when they played in Chicago ealrier today.
53m agoSat 25 Apr 2026 at 9:25am
Tale of the tape
(Getty)
The Wallaroos go into tonight’s encounter as massive underdogs against the six-time world champions.
They have never beaten the Black Ferns in the 29 Tests played between the two nations since 1994.
The last time they met, the Black Ferns won 37-12 in Wellington last July.
1h agoSat 25 Apr 2026 at 9:19am
Milestone moment for Wallaroos great
Congratulations to Michaela Leonard, who will become the most-capped player in Wallaroos history tonight.
Lenoard will play her 46th Test since making her debut in 2019.
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1h agoSat 25 Apr 2026 at 9:14am
… and the Black Ferns’ match-day squad
Ruahei Demant will direct the Black Ferns’ attack. (Getty)
Here’s how the Black Ferns shape up:
1. Chryss Viliko
2. Georgia Ponsonby
3. Mo’omo’oga Palu
4. Maiakawanakaulani Roos
5. Laura Bayfield
6. Liana Mikaele-Tu’u
7. Kennedy Tukuafu (c)
8. Kaipo Olsen-Baker
9. Maia Joseph
10. Ruahei Demant (c)
11. Ayesha Leti-I’iga
12. Sylvia Brunt
13. Amy Du’Plessis
14. Justine McGregor
15. Renee Holmes
Reserves
16. Atlanta Lolohea
17. Maddison Robinson
18. Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu
19. Maama Mo’onia Vaipulu
20. Mia Anderson
21. Tara Turner
22. Hannah King
23. Mererangi Paul
1h agoSat 25 Apr 2026 at 9:10am
Here’s the Wallaroos line-up
Siokapesi Palu Sekona is captaining the Wallaroos. (Getty)
The Wallaroos’ match-day squad is as follows:
1. Brianna Hoy
2. Tania Naden
3. Eva Karpani
4. Michaela Leonard
5. Tiarah Minns
6. Kaitlan Leaney
7. Lily Bone
8. Siokapesi Palu Sekona (c)
9. Samantha Wood
10. Faitala Moleka
11. Desiree Miller
12. Sidney Taylor
13. Georgina Friedrichs
14. Maya Stewart
15. Waiaria Ellis
Reserves
16. Brittany Merlo
17. Martha Fua
18. Bridie O’Gorman
19. Ashley Fernandez
20. Piper Duck
21. Piper Simons
22. Ava Wereta
23. Nicole Ledington
1h agoSat 25 Apr 2026 at 9:05am
Significance of Anzac Day to Wallaroos star
Three generations of Piper Duck’s family have served in Australia’s military forces.
I caught up with Duck this week as she reflected on what Anzac Day means to her and why she is honoured to play in tonight’s Test.
