5 vs 40 
Match Detail
Competition: 2026 Pacific Four Series / 2026 O’Reilly Cup (Game One)
Date: Saturday 25th April 2026 (NZT)
Venue: Sunshine Coast Stadium – Queensland, Australia
Black Ferns Test Number: 143
Black Ferns Game Number: 161
Australia (w):
15: Waiaria Ellis, 14: Maya Stewart, 13: Georgina Friedrichs, 12: Sidney Taylor, 11: Desiree Miller, 10: Faitala Moleka, 9: Samantha Wood, 8: Siokapesi Palu (captain), 7: Lily Bone, 6: Kaitlan Leaney, 5: Tiarah Minns, 4: Michaela Leonard, 3: Eva Karpani, 2: Tania Naden, 1: Brianna Hoy.
Replacements:
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.
New Zealand (w):
15: Renee Holmes, 14: Justine McGregor, 13: Amy du Plessis, 12: Sylvia Brunt, 11: Ayesha Leti-I’iga, 10: Ruahei Demant (co-captain), 9: Maia Joseph, 8: Kaipo Olsen-Baker, 7: Kennedy Tukuafu (co-captain), 6: Liana Mikaele-Tu’u, 5: Laura Bayfield, 4: Maiakawanakaulani Roos, 3: Mo’omo’oga Palu, 2: Georgia Ponsonby, 1: Chryss Viliko.
Replacements:
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.
Officials
| Referee | Assistant Referees | Television Match Official | Foul Play Review Official |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurélie Groizeleau (France) | Chloe Sampson (New Zealand) Hibiki Ikeda (Japan) | Rachel Horton (England) | Graham Cooper (Australia) |
Score Results
| Team | Tries | Conversions | Points | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia (w) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Loss |
| New Zealand (w) | 6 | 5 | 40 | Win |