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Black Ferns Dominate Japan with 62-19 Victory

9/2/2025

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Summary

Story summary

New Zealand's Black Ferns won 62-19 against Japan, scoring ten tries, including a hat-trick by Braxton Sorensen-McGee.
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe marked her 50th test try, a first for New Zealand.
Japan's Moe Tsukui scored a try, and the team earned two penalty tries despite the loss.
Upcoming matches include New Zealand vs. Ireland and Japan vs. Spain.

History

Historical Context

The Black Ferns, New Zealand's women's rugby team, won the inaugural Women's Rugby World Cup in 1998, defeating the United States. Since then, they have claimed five additional titles, showcasing their dominance with an impressive 82% win rate in Test matches. Their recent victory against Japan, scoring ten tries, underscores their ongoing influence in promoting women's sports globally.

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Story summary

New Zealand's Black Ferns won 62-19 against Japan, scoring ten tries, including a hat-trick by Braxton Sorensen-McGee.
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe marked her 50th test try, a first for New Zealand.
Japan's Moe Tsukui scored a try, and the team earned two penalty tries despite the loss.
Upcoming matches include New Zealand vs. Ireland and Japan vs. Spain.

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