26 vs 42 
Match Detail
Competition: 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup – Bronze Final
Date: Saturday 27th September 2025 (NZT)
Venue: Allianz Stadium – London, England
Black Ferns Test Number: 140
Black Ferns Game Number: 158
France (w):
15: Émilie Boulard, 14: Joanna Grisez, 13: Nassira Kondé, 12: Gabrielle Vernier, 11: Marine Ménager (captain), 10: Carla Arbez, 9: Pauline Bourdon Sansus, 8: Téani Feleu, 7: Léa Champon, 6: Charlotte Escudero, 5: Madoussou Fall, 4: Taïna Maka, 3: Rose Bernadou, 2: Agathe Sochat, 1: Yllana Brosseau.
Replacements:
16: Manon Bigot, 17: Annaëlle Deshaye, 18: Assia Khalfaoui, 19: Hina Ikahehegi, 20: Marie Morland, 21: Alexandra Chambon, 22: Lina Tuy, 23: Kelly Arbey.
New Zealand (w):
15: Renee Holmes, 14: Braxton Sorensen-McGee, 13: Stacey Waaka, 12: Sylvia Brunt, 11: Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, 10: Ruahei Demant (captain), 9: Risaleaana Pouri-Lane, 8: Kaipo Olsen-Baker, 7: Jorja Miller, 6: Liana Mikaele-Tu’u, 5: Laura Bayfield, 4: Maiakawanakaulani Roos, 3: Tanya Kalounivale, 2: Georgia Ponsonby, 1: Chryss Viliko.
Replacements:
16: Vici-Rose Green, 17: Awhina Tangen-Wainohu, 18: Amy Rule, 19: Alana Bremner, 20: Layla Sae, 21: Maia Joseph, 22: Theresa Setefano, 23: Katelyn Vaha’akolo.
Officials
| Referee | Assistant Referees | Television Match Official | Foul Play Review Official |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ella Goldsmith (Australia) | Kat Roche (USA) Sara Cox (England) | Quinton Immelman (South Africa) | Ian Tempest (England) |
Score Results
| Team | Tries | Conversions | Penalties | Points | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France (w) | 4 | 3 | 0 | 26 | Loss |
| New Zealand (w) | 6 | 3 | 2 | 42 | Win |