Match Result

England beat New Zealand 26-19 in WXV Global Series at Allianz Stadium on September 26, 2026.

Key Scoring

England scored four tries: Moloney-MacDonald (13), Kildunne (45), Breach (54), Harrison (81) with Harrison converting three kicks.

New Zealand Scoring

New Zealand scored three tries: du Plessis (25), Leti-I'iga (32), Paul (70) with Sorensen-McGee converting two kicks.

Game Flow

England trailed 12-7 at half-time after New Zealand scored two tries; they regained lead 19-12 after yellow card for Black Ferns prop.

Turning Point

Harrison intercepted pass in New Zealand 22 to score winning try in added time after penalty dropped short.

Crowd Reaction

Nearly 60,000 fans at Allianz Stadium celebrated England's win after Harrison's try in added time.

England's Unbeaten Run

England extended unbeaten run to 41 matches after 26-26 draw with Canada.

New Zealand's Form

New Zealand won all seven Test matches this year before facing England.

First Half Action

Leti-I'iga's try ruled out for double-movement; England scored first try from Moloney-MacDonald.

Second Half Action

Kildunne scored try after yellow card for Black Ferns prop; New Zealand scored try to level at 19-19.

England Captain Reaction

Megan Jones praised team's defense and character after winning thriller.

“What an amazing honour to play the Black Ferns. They set down a challenge for us from the beginning; we responded really well and we accepted that challenge.”

Harrison's Winning Try

Harrison's interception led to winning try after penalty dropped short.

“I just said to her, 'you create your own luck in this game', and that was her moment.”

New Zealand Captain Reaction

Georgia Ponsonby expressed pride despite losing.

“I was on the bench at the end, but the overwhelming feeling at the end is just pride.”

Next Matches

England faces Canada in Toronto on October 16, then Ottawa on October 23, and USA in New Jersey on October 30.