0 vs 40 
Match Detail
Competition: 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup – Pool Match
Date: Monday 8th September 2025 (NZT)
Venue: Brighton & Hove Albion Stadium – Brighton and Hove, England
Black Ferns Test Number: 137
Black Ferns Game Number: 155
Ireland (w):
15: Stacey Flood, 14: Beibhinn Parsons, 13: Aoife Dalton, 12: Eve Higgins, 11: Amee-Leigh Costigan, 10: Dannah O’Brien, 9: Aoibheann Reilly, 8: Brittany Hogan, 7: Edel McMahon (captain), 6: Grace Moore, 5: Sam Monaghan, 4: Ruth Campbell, 3: Linda Djougang, 2: Neve Jones, 1: Niamh O’Dowd.
Replacements:
16: Clíodhna Moloney, 17: Siobhán McCarthy, 18: Sadhbh McGrath, 19: Eimear Corri Fallon, 20: Claire Boles, 21: Emily Lane, 22: Nancy McGillivray, 23: Anna McGann.
New Zealand (w):
15: Renee Holmes, 14: Braxton Sorensen-McGee, 13: Stacey Waaka, 12: Sylvia Brunt, 11: Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, 10: Ruahei Demant (co-captain), 9: Risaleaana Pouri-Lane, 8: Liana Mikaele-Tu’u, 7: Jorja Miller, 6: Layla Sae, 5: Alana Bremner, 4: Maiakawanakaulani Roos, 3: Tanya Kalounivale, 2: Georgia Ponsonby, 1: Chryss Viliko.
Replacements:
16: Vici-Rose Green, 17: Kate Henwood, 18: Amy Rule, 19: Laura Bayfield, 20: Kennedy Tukuafu (co-captain) , 21: Maia Joseph, 22: Theresa Setefano, 23: Ayesha Leti-I’iga.
Officials
| Referee | Assistant Referees | Television Match Official | Foul Play Review Official |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollie Davidson (Scotland) | Amelia Luciano (USA) Precious Pazani (Zimbabwe) | Quinton Immelman (South Africa) | Matteo Liperini (Italy) |
Score Results
| Team | Tries | Conversions | Points | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland (w) | 0 | 0 | 0 | Loss |
| New Zealand (w) | 6 | 5 | 40 | Win |