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Red Roses · Women's WXV

England
v New Zealand⁠

26–19

Full time

England v New Zealand finished 26–19.

New Zealand
Amy du Plessis 25', Ayesha Leti-I'iga 31', Mererangi Paul 70'
Date
Saturday 26 September 2026 · Red Roses in 2026
Kick-off
15:00 UK
Venue
Allianz Stadium, London
Competition
Women's WXV

Last checked 30 October 2026

Team sheets

Line-ups

Red Roses

Starting XV

Replacements

New Zealand

Starting XV

  • No. 1, Chryss Viliko Prop
  • No. 2, Georgia Ponsonby (c) Hooker
  • No. 3, Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu Prop Yellow card 52'
  • No. 4, Maiakawanakaulani Roos Lock
  • No. 5, Laura Bayfield Lock
  • No. 6, Liana Mikaele-Tu'u Flanker
  • No. 7, Elinor-Plum King Flanker
  • No. 8, Kaipo Olsen-Baker Number 8
  • No. 9, Maia Joseph Scrum Half
  • No. 10, Hannah King Fly Half
  • No. 11, Ayesha Leti-Iiga Wing
  • No. 12, Sylvia Brunt Centre
  • No. 13, Amy du Plessis Centre
  • No. 14, Mererangi Paul Wing
  • No. 15, Braxton Sorensen-McGee Full Back

Replacements

  • No. 16, Atlanta Lolohea (not used)
  • No. 17, Maddi Robinson (not used)
  • No. 18, Santo Taumata (not used)
  • No. 19, Maama Vaipulu (not used)
  • No. 20, Layla Sae (not used)
  • No. 21, Tara Turner (not used)
  • No. 22, Justine McGregor (not used)
  • No. 23, Alena Saili (not used)

Referee: Clara Munarini. A replacement who came on is shown with the minute.

Women's senior internationals · Newest first

The 5 meetings before this one

2021 – 2024

01 6 Oct 2024
Women's WXV Langley Events Centre, Langley

New Zealand 31–49 England England won

England tries: Abby Dow 9', Jess Breach 18', Ellie Kildunne 27', Ellie Kildunne 39', Abby Dow 44', Natasha Hunt 48', Jess Breach 50', Jess Breach 69', Zoe Harrison 76'

New Zealand tries: Kaipo Olsen-Baker 5', Ayesha Leti-Iiga 33', Georgia Ponsonby 57', Maiakawanakaulani Roos 58', Maama Vaipulu 77'

Match page: New Zealand v England, 6 October 2024

02 14 Sep 2024
Women's Test matches Twickenham Stadium, London

England 24–12 New Zealand England won

England tries: Marlie Packer 18', Abby Dow 30', Ellie Kildunne 36', Natasha Hunt 41'

New Zealand tries: Katelyn Vahaakolo 52', Katelyn Vahaakolo 60'

Match page: England v New Zealand, 14 September 2024

03 4 Nov 2023
Women's WXV Mount Smart Stadium, Auckland

New Zealand 12–33 England England won

England tries: Alex Matthews 3', Lark Atkin-Davies 11', Sarah Bern 22', Morwenna Talling 54', Zoe Stratford 68'

New Zealand tries: Kennedy Tukuafu 38', Katelyn Vahaakolo 48'

Match page: New Zealand v England, 4 November 2023

04 12 Nov 2022
Women's Rugby World Cup Eden Park, Auckland

New Zealand 34–31 England England lost

England tries: Ellie Kildunne 2', Amy Cokayne 12', Marlie Packer 20', Amy Cokayne 31', Amy Cokayne 53'

New Zealand tries: Georgia Ponsonby 17', Ayesha Leti-Iiga 24', Amy Rule 39', Stacey Waaka 40', Krystal Murray 48', Ayesha Leti-Iiga 71'

Match page: New Zealand v England, 12 November 2022

05 7 Nov 2021
Women's Test matches Franklin's Gardens, Northampton

England 56–15 New Zealand England won

England tries: Amy Cokayne 8', Ellie Kildunne 12', Penalty try 16', Amy Cokayne 38', Amy Cokayne 43', Leanne Infante 56', Lark Atkin-Davies 64', Abby Dow 77'

New Zealand tries: Portia Woodman-Wickliffe 50', Stacey Waaka 69', Portia Woodman-Wickliffe 80'

Match page: England v New Zealand, 7 November 2021

Official meetings since 1997

England v New Zealand stats

Full head-to-head

Meetings34In our results database
England wins14England perspective
Draws1Level at full time
New Zealand wins19New Zealand victories

England have scored 622 points to New Zealand's 753 across these meetings.

Individual fixture records

Who has scored most?

England · Fixture leader

7

Ellie Kildunne

7 tries against New Zealand in matches we hold scorer data for.

New Zealand · Fixture leader

9

Vanessa Cootes

New Zealand's leading scorer against England in matches we hold scorer data for.

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