New Zealand is a prophet in his country. The Black Ferns They cemented their status as rugby temple favorites and became world champions for the sixth time in their history (1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2017 and 2022). They beat England in a close and exciting final (34-31) at a packed Eden Park (42,579 spectators) in Auckland.
The World Cup was supposed to be held in 2021, but the pandemic and the country’s tough restrictions have postponed the event by a year. With the trophy recognizing Wayne Smith’s women as the best in the world and medals already around their necks, the players, most of them Māori, performed the final haka in front of an apparently surrendered audience.
They reached their sixth World Cup in front of a packed Eden Park (42,579 spectators).
In 2017 in Belfast, The Red roses They fell again against New Zealand, though this Saturday they held their heads high. Lydia Thomson was sent off in the 18th minute and were down a man for over an hour.However, England went into the break with the score in their favour.
The Black Ferns They weren’t able to settle the tie until the 72nd minute, when substitute Ayesha Letty-Aika scored her second try of the night. Despite the high level shown by the game ended there Hookers Amy Cockayne, with three tries, rowed to the end for England.
“We sacrificed a lot to get our only chance to win the World Cup at home and we did it. We believe we have done our country proud and inspired the next generation. Black Fernssaid Ruhei Dimond, captain of the hosts.
“Sometimes the game is brutal. I’m very proud of how the team competed, not just tonight, but the last three years,” said co-star Sarah Hunter. England were unbeaten in 30 games.
New Zealand players celebrate their country’s World Cup victory
A New Zealand win will heal old wounds. Last April, a report from the country’s federation revealed a series of irregularities Such as prejudice, solitary confinement, body criticism and culturally insensitive comments against the Māori and Pacific Islander players of their women’s team.
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