New Zealand Cruise Ahead of Ireland Rugby Clash
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New Zealand Advances to Rugby World Cup Quarter-Finals, Sets Clash with Ireland
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The Black Ferns secured their spot in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Rugby World Cup with a 62-19 victory over Japan, setting up a highly anticipated match against Ireland.
Match Recap: New Zealand vs. Japan
New Zealand defeated Japan 62-19 in Exeter on Sunday, September 1st, solidifying their position in the quarter-finals of the women’s Rugby World cup. The Black Ferns demonstrated a strong offensive performance, scoring 10 tries throughout the match. While the scoreline suggests a pleasant win, the match was reportedly more competitive than it appeared.
🇳🇿 55-19 🇯🇵
A hat-trick now for Braxton Sorensen-McGee as New Zealand rack up the tries
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A Twitter update highlighting Braxton sorensen-McGee’s hat-trick during the New Zealand vs.Japan match. (Source: @RTEsport)
Braxton Sorensen-McGee led the scoring for New Zealand with a hat-trick of tries. New Zealand held a commanding 38-5 lead at halftime, but the match also saw a red card issued to laura Bayfield of New Zealand for collapsing a maul, resulting in a penalty try for Japan.
Quarter-Final Matchup: Ireland vs. new Zealand
This victory places New Zealand in the quarter-finals, where they will face Ireland. Ireland had previously secured their quarter-final berth after a hard-fought win against Spain earlier in the day.The match between Ireland and New Zealand is scheduled for Sunday, September 7th, in Brighton.
The upcoming match is expected to be a challenging contest for both teams. Ireland demonstrated resilience in their victory over Spain,while New Zealand has showcased a potent attack throughout the tournament. The winner will advance to the semi-finals.
Pool Play Results & Standings (as of Sept 1, 2024)
Here’s a look at the current standings in the pool play leading up to the quarter-finals. This table reflects results available as of September 1,2024,and is subject to change.
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points For | Points Against | Points Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 2 | 2 | 0 | 117 | 34 | +83 |