Black Ferns sweep WXV series with win over France

The Black Ferns defeated France 36-7 in Christchurch on Saturday night to complete a three-match series sweep. This victory marked the end of the team's first campaign under coach Whitney Hansen.

Shyrah Tuliau-Tua’a scored two tries during the match, with additional tries coming from Braxton Sorensen-McGee, Maddison Robinson, Mererangi Paul, and Vici-Rose Green. France scored one try through Mailys Mailagi.

The hosts led 12-7 at halftime before a second-half surge left the French side scoreless in the final forty minutes. The Black Ferns' performance was described as having moments of being error-riddled and wasteful, despite the decisive win.

The match took place at One New Zealand Stadium. Following the game, Kaipo Olsen-Baker and Elinor-Plum King were named World Rugby award winners for Women's 15s Player of the Year and Women's 15s Breakthrough Player of the Year, respectively.

How it developed

• Sat 31 Oct, 9:26pmThe final report provided the specific scoreline, individual try scorers, halftime score, and details regarding World Rugby award winners.

Where reports differ

• One report refers to the venue as One New Zealand Stadium, while another uses the abbreviation One NZ Stadium.

Compiled from reports by Stuff, NZ Herald and The Post.