Anzac Day Test: Australia's Wallaroos vs New Zealand's Black Ferns - blog, scores and stats

The Black Ferns add to their lead!

Forcing a turnover from the Wallaroos, the Black Ferns built presure with patient phase play as they edged their way towards the line.

Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu was on hand to dot the ball down, before the conversion was kicked for a 28-5 advantage on the scoreboard.

The second half gets going!

Can the Wallaroos claw their way back on the scoreboard?

Or will the Black Ferns shift gears and extend their lead?

The Wallaroos showed fight in the first half but the Black Ferns know when to apply pressure on both sides of the ball.

The visitors were stung by Siokapesi Palu Sekona's try, replying with two unanswered five-pointers.

Possession has roughly been shared, and the Wallaroos should perhaps have another try on the board.

They have wasted some attacking opportunities deep inside Black Ferns' territory.

Still, there's no lack of effort from the Wallaroos against such a well-drilled unit like the Black Ferns.

We head for oranges, with the Black Ferns holding a 16-point advantage.

The visitors deserve their lead, although there have been some positives in attack for the Wallaroos.

But the home side will need to improve their defence in the second 40.

The Black Ferns have a third try, scored by Ayesha Leti-I'iga!

That's a double now for the Black Ferns winger.

The Black Ferns produced some brilliant support play to stretch the Wallaroos' defence.

Renee Holmes converted from wide out, and the visitors lead 21-5 close to half-time.

It didn't take the Black Ferns long to find a reply!

Ayesha Leti-I'iga chased through on a kick and planted the ball down for the Black Ferns' second try.

The Black Ferns had forced a turnover from the Wallaroos following the re-start.

The conversion was kicked, and the Black Ferns lead 14-5.

The Wallaroos score!

Inspirational skipper Siokapesi Palu Sekona crashed over after the Wallaroos set up a driving maul off a line-out win close to the Black Ferns' stripe.

The line-out had followed four straight penalties awarded to the Wallaroos.

The conversion was missed, with the Black Ferns leading 7-5.

The Black Ferns have been pinged two times in a row, with the latest infringement coming after they didn't roll away from a defensive ruck.

The Wallaroos went for touch from the penalty and have a line-out throw just outside the Black Ferns' 22.

What can they do with the field position?

Just moments after Renee Holmes added the extras, the Black Ferns' try was sensationally denied!

The TMO wanted another look at the play leading up to Kaipo Olsen-Baker getting over the line.

Ruahei Demant clearly threw the ball forward when she passed to Amy du Plessis, and the converted try was scrubbed from the scoreboard.

The score is back to 7-0.

The Wallaroos have already given away three penalties to the Black Ferns' sole 'full arm'.

Discipline let the Wallaroos down in the defeats to Canada and the US in the Pacific Four Series.

The Wallaroos had a period of play camped inside the Black Ferns' half while in possession.

They turned the ball over though, and the Black Ferns were able to move the ball down field.

The Wallaroos need to convert on those entries deep inside the Black Ferns' half.

Great work from the Wallaroos in attack!

Desiree Miller chased through on a chip kick and found Georgina Friedrichs in support.

But the scramble defence from the Black Ferns was impressive, and they were able too prevent the Wallaroos from scoring.

The Black Ferns cross for the first try of the match!

Amy du Plessis gets the visitors on the board.

That was just reward for the pressure the Black Ferns built in attack.

They worked the ball into the Wallaroos' 22 and were held up over the line, but earned a penalty for an earlier infringement from the hosts.

The Black Ferns kicked for touch and following their line-out win, outside centre du Plessis found a gap in the defensive line to stroll over.

The conversion was added by Renee Holmes, and it's the Black Ferns leading 7-0.

Both teams have paid tribute to those who have served — and are serving — Australia and New Zealand in a solemn pre-match ceremony.

Well done to all the football codes with how they have marked Anzac Day with the respect it deserves.

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