England's Red Roses edged New Zealand 26-19 in a dramatic WXV clash at Twickenham, with Zoe Harrison scoring a converted interception try in added time to snatch victory.
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Key facts
- Final score: England 26-19 New Zealand in WXV.
- Zoe Harrison scored the winning converted try in added time.
- Harrison had moments earlier missed a match-clinching penalty.
- The match drew 59,871 fans to Twickenham (Allianz Stadium).
- The result saw the Red Roses return to winning ways.
England’s Red Roses claimed a dramatic 26-19 win over New Zealand in a WXV encounter at Twickenham, with fly-half Zoe Harrison scoring the decisive converted try in added time. According to Sky Sports, the score saw England return to winning ways in thrilling fashion.
The moment was made all the more remarkable by what preceded it. As reported by the Guardian, Harrison had moments earlier missed a match-clinching penalty. But as the Black Ferns pushed for their own late victory, Harrison intercepted the ball to put her name, in the outlet’s words, “up in lights.”
The BBC reported that the late try came just moments after the missed penalty, with the Red Roses beating New Zealand 26-19 at the Allianz Stadium.
The atmosphere reflected the drama on the pitch. The Guardian noted that Harrison’s last-gasp winning try was met with ear-bursting cheers and brought 59,871 fans to their feet with their hands in the air, with the outlet suggesting the noise reached levels comparable to the full-time whistle of the previous year’s Rugby World Cup final at the same venue.
The interception score, according to the Guardian, arrived with the clock in the red, meaning the try effectively ended the contest and secured the win for the hosts.
For Harrison, the finish was described by the Guardian as extra sweet given the earlier missed penalty, capping a match that fluctuated until the final play.
Why it matters
The Red Roses' victory over the Black Ferns marks a return to winning ways for one of the sport's leading sides against a historic rival. The dramatic finish and a crowd of nearly 60,000 underline the growing profile of women's rugby.
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score between England and New Zealand?
England's Red Roses beat New Zealand 26-19 in the WXV match at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium.
Who scored the winning try for England?
Fly-half Zoe Harrison scored the winning converted try in added time, having intercepted the ball moments after missing a match-clinching penalty.
How many fans attended the match?
According to the Guardian, 59,871 fans attended the game at Twickenham.
Timeline
- Harrison's late try wins thriller for Red Roses over New Zealand
Sky Sports News: Zoe Harrison's converted try in added time saw England's Red Roses return to winning ways in thrilling fashion over New Zealand.
- Late try seals dramatic win for England over New Zealand
BBC Sport: Zoe Harrison scores a dramatic late try for England, moments after missing a penalty as the Red Rose's beat New Zealand 26-19 at the Allianz Stadium.
- Zoe Harrison rescues Red Roses with thrilling last-gasp try against New Zealand
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