Portia Woodman-Wickliffe scores 50th try as Black Ferns beat Japan

RNZNewsroomMonday 1 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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The Black Ferns defeated Japan 62-19 in Exeter to secure two wins from two matches at the Rugby World Cup. Portia Woodman-Wickliffe became New Zealand's highest outright try-scorer in test rugby during the match. The team now heads to Brighton to compete for top seeding in Pool C.

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First reported by RNZ, Mon 1 Sep 2025, 6:26am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 8 hours
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