Kiwi Ferns dominate France 92-0 in rugby league World Cup rout
New Zealand's women's rugby league team defeated France 92-0 in the World Cup, their largest ever victory against the Chanticleers.
New Zealand's women's rugby league team dismantled France 92-0 in a World Cup match in Christchurch, scoring 18 tries. Eight different players crossed the line, showing the depth of New Zealand's dominance.
Fullback Apii Nicholls scored four tries while centres Mele Hufanga and Stacey Waaka each scored hat-tricks. The Kiwis completed 1782 running metres to France's 314, controlling the game from start to finish.
France have now never scored against New Zealand and conceded 30 tries in the tournament. New Zealand stays unbeaten in Group B and plays Papua New Guinea next on the Gold Coast.
- 92-0
- Final score
- 18 by 8 different players
- Tries scored
- 4
- Nicholls tries
- 30
- Tournament tries conceded by France
Why it mattersShows the Kiwis' overwhelming advantage in women's rugby league and their path to the World Cup final.
AustraliaThe next match is played on the Gold Coast this weekend, bringing the World Cup to Australian soil.
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