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New Zealand Women vs USA Women

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mererangi Paul bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

78'

Bulou Mataitoga comes on.

78'

Lotte Clapp comes off.

78'
Conversion

Hannah King has kicked a conversion.

76'
Try

A wonderful passing move by New Zealand is finished off by Patricia Maliepo

75'

Ruahei Demant played a key part in that try.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sylvia Brunt bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kaipo Olsen-Baker bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

75'

USA decide to make a substitution, with Jenny Kronish getting some game time.

74'

USA decide to make a substitution, with Erica Jarrell being replaced.

74'
Conversion

Hannah King has kicked a conversion.

74'
Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Layla Sae leads to a try for New Zealand

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Layla Sae took full advantage.

72'

Luka Connor played a key part in that try.

72'

USA decide to make a substitution, with Lotte Clapp getting some game time.

72'

USA decide to make a substitution, with Bulou Mataitoga being replaced.

72'

USA decide to make a substitution, with Catie Benson getting some game time.

72'

USA decide to make a substitution, with Charli Jacoby being replaced.

72'

USA decide to make a substitution, with Paige Stathopoulos getting some game time.

72'

USA decide to make a substitution, with Kathryn Treder being replaced.

72'

USA decide to make a substitution, with Alivia Leatherman getting some game time.

72'

USA decide to make a substitution, with Hope Rogers being replaced.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Hallie Taufoou took full advantage.

71'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Kennedy Simon getting some game time.

70'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Liana Mikaele-Tu'u being replaced.

70'

The defensive line has been broken as Ruahei Demant goes through the gap.

66'

USA sub Tahlia Brody comes onto the field.

64'

Freda Tafuna departs for USA.

64'

The conversion is on its way from Gabby Cantorna but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

64'
Try

USA are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Freda Tafuna touching down.

63'

Autumn Czaplicki comes on for USA.

59'

Lotte Clapp leaves the field.

59'

Liana Mikaele-Tu'u comes on for New Zealand.

58'

Kennedy Simon leaves the field.

58'

Iritana Hohaia comes on for New Zealand.

56'

Maia Joseph leaves the field.

56'

Taina Tukuafu comes on for USA.

55'

Olivia Ortiz leaves the field.

55'

Patricia Maliepo comes on for New Zealand.

55'

Katelyn Vaha'akolo leaves the field.

55'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Hannah King kicks the conversion.

55'
Try

A penetrating move by New Zealand results in a try for Ruby Tui.

53'

That's a great try assist by Mererangi Paul.

53'

What a run here by Katelyn Vaha'akolo as they get over the gainline!

53'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Hannah King getting some game time.

49'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Amy du Plessis being replaced.

49'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Charmaine Smith getting some game time.

49'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Maama Vaipulu being replaced.

49'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Kaipo Olsen-Baker getting some game time.

49'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Liana Mikaele-Tu'u being replaced.

49'

Katelyn Vaha'akolo makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Freda Tafuna makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Fabulous play by USA has led to Gabby Cantorna being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Fabulous play by USA has led to Hope Rogers being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

New Zealand make a substitution with Chryss Viliko coming on.

40'

New Zealand make a substitution with Kate Henwood coming off.

40'

New Zealand make a substitution with Luka Connor coming on.

40'

New Zealand make a substitution with Georgia Ponsonby coming off.

40'

New Zealand make a substitution with Amy Rule coming on.

40'

New Zealand make a substitution with Tanya Kalounivale coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41'

Fabulous play by New Zealand has led to Ruby Tui being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Trouble here as Mata Hingano breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Olivia Ortiz breaches the defence.

31'

Mata Hingano comes on.

29'

Eti Haungatau comes off.

29'

Trouble here as Eti Haungatau breaches the defence.

28'
Conversion

Ruahei Demant makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'
Try

The pressure has finally told as Maama Vaipulu scores from close range.

25'

Maia Joseph played a key part in that try.

25'

Ruahei Demant curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

17'
Try

What a kick! Mererangi Paul takes full advantage to score for New Zealand.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Mererangi Paul took full advantage.

15'

Spellbinding play by Maia Joseph is finished off with a try.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Amy du Plessis took full advantage.

15'

Ruahei Demant hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

10'
Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Mererangi Paul leads to a try for New Zealand

9'

A gap opened in the defence and Mererangi Paul took full advantage.

9'
Conversion

Ruahei Demant has kicked a conversion.

8'
Try

A stunning solo try from Katelyn Vaha'akolo

7'

The defensive line has been broken as Katelyn Vaha'akolo goes through the gap.

7'

That's a great try assist by Sylvia Brunt.

7'

Ruahei Demant has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

6'
Try

Great hands by New Zealand leads to a try for Mererangi Paul

4'

The defensive line has been broken as Mererangi Paul goes through the gap.

4'

That's a great try assist by Ruby Tui.

4'

The defensive line has been broken as Amy du Plessis goes through the gap.

4'
Conversion

Ruahei Demant has kicked a conversion.

2'
Try

Great hands by New Zealand leads to a try for Amy du Plessis

1'

Ruahei Demant sets up the try.

1'

The defensive line has been broken as Katelyn Vaha'akolo goes through the gap.

1'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Match Details

New Zealand Women v USA Women
Pacific Four Series - Round 2
Fri 10th May 2024, 10:05pm EDT
FMG Stadium Waikato

Points Flow Chart

New Zealand Women win +52
New Zealand Women
USA Women
New Zealand Women
Time in lead
USA Women
81
Mins in lead
0
99%
% Of Game In Lead
0%
87%
Possession Last 10 min
13%
14
Points Last 10 min
0

Key Events

Full Time
King
57 - 5
76'
Maliepo
55 - 5
75'
King
50 - 5
74'
Sae
48 - 5
73'
Tafuna
63'
43 - 5
King
43 - 0
55'
Tui
41 - 0
53'
Half Time
Demant
36 - 0
26'
Vaipulu
34 - 0
25'
Paul
29 - 0
15'
Paul
24 - 0
9'
Demant
19 - 0
8'
Vaha'akolo
17 - 0
7'
Paul
12 - 0
4'
Demant
7 - 0
2'
du Plessis
5 - 0
1'
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
3.5
16
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
1.2
4
Entries

Attack Profile

New Zealand Women
USA Women
More Less More
16
22m Entries
4
3.56
22m Conversion
1.25
15
Line Breaks
7
136
Carries
130
16
Kicks
11
535
Post Contact Meters
323

Defence Profile

New Zealand Women
USA Women
More Less More
26
Dominant Tackles
13
169
Tackles Made
145
16
Tackles Missed
42
7
Turnovers Won
3
4
Tackle Turnover
1
7
Tackle Offload Allowed
27

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
70%
29%
3-6 secs
26%
60%
6+ secs
1%
9%
87
Rucks Won
108

Last 5 Penalties

58'
60'
71'
77'
80'
New Zealand Women
USA Women

Other Fixtures

36 - 14
FT

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