England’s Harrison scores last-gasp try to beat Black Ferns
England defeated New Zealand 24-19 at Allianz Stadium after Zoe Harrison scored an intercept try in the 81st minute. The dramatic victory prevented a second successive draw for England and marked New Zealand’s first loss under head coach Whitney Hansen.
New Zealand led at half-time through tries by Amy du Plessis and Ayesha Leti-I’iga, after Claudia Moloney-MacDonald had opened the scoring. Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach helped England regain the lead, but Mererangi Paul’s converted try levelled the match before Harrison’s decisive finish in front of 59,871 spectators. England next face Canada, while New Zealand play France.
- Harrison’s late interception secured England a dramatic victory.
- New Zealand suffered their first defeat under Whitney Hansen.
- England will finish their series against Canada.