The New Zealand Black Ferns have kicked off the 2025 season in impressive fashion, aiming to extend their remarkable winning streak against the USA Women’s Eagles.
In their season opener, the Black Ferns secured a victory over Australia and played to a draw against Canada, who currently hold the second spot in the world rankings. As the final round of the Pacific Four Series approaches, New Zealand is tied with Canada at the top of the leaderboard, making a high-scoring performance against the USA crucial to clinching the series title.
Canada recently took down Australia, which moved them ahead of New Zealand by five points in the standings.
On the other hand, the USA Women’s Eagles faced setbacks against both Australia and Canada in their earlier matches, positioning them at ninth in the World Rugby rankings. Despite the presence of Rugby Sevens Olympian Ilona Maher on their roster, the Eagles are in dire need of a win—not just for the season but to break a 30-year drought against the Black Ferns.
2025 New Zealand Black Ferns vs USA – Women’s
As this exciting match unfolds, fans wonder if the Black Ferns will maintain their dominance or if the Eagles will find a way to triumph over the No. 3 ranked team in the world.
Match Information
The match is scheduled to begin at 11:25 p.m. ET and will take place at North Harbour Stadium in North Harbour, New Zealand.
Viewing Options
Fans can watch the New Zealand Black Ferns vs. USA Women’s Rugby match live on FloRugby and through the FloSports app.
Team Lineups
New Zealand Black Ferns
- Kate Henwood
- Georgia Ponsonby
- Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu
- Alana Bremner
- Maiakawanakaulani Roos
- Liana Mikaele-Tu’u
- Jorja Miller
- Kaipo Olsen-Baker
- Risi Pouri-Lane
- Ruahei Demant
- Katelyn Vahaakolo
- Theresa Setefano
- Stacey Waaka
- Portia Woodman-Wickliffe
- Braxton Sorenson-McGee
Substitutes:
- Vici-Rose Green
- Awhina Tangen-Wainohu
- Tanya Kalounivale
- Chelsea Bremner
- Kennedy Tukuafu
- Maia Joseph
- Hannah King
- Sylvia Brunt
USA Women’s Rugby
- Hope Rogers
- Paige Stathopoulos
- Keia Mae Sagapolu
- Hallie Taufoou
- Erica Jarrell
- Freda Tafuna
- Kate Zackary
- Rachel Johnson
- Olivia Ortiz
- Sariah Ibarra
- Cheta Emba
- McKenzie Hawkins
- Ilona Maher
- Emily Henrich
- Bulou Mataitoga
Substitutes:
- Kathryn Treder
- Alivia Leatherman
- Charli Jacoby
- Rachel Ehrecke
- Tahlia Brody
- Cass Bargell
- Nicole Heavirland
- Tess Feury
Current World Rugby Women’s Rankings
- 1. England – 97.56
- 2. Canada – 89.31
- 3. New Zealand – 89.01
- 4. France – 85.92
- 5. Ireland – 78.78
- 6. Australia – 77.73
- 7. Scotland – 76.56
- 8. Italy – 75.23
- 9. USA – 72.20
- 10. Wales – 70.81
Upcoming Fixtures
New Zealand Black Ferns
- 2025-05-23 – vs. USA Women
USA Women’s Rugby
- 2025-07-19 – vs. Fiji Women
- 2025-08-01 – vs. Canada Women
- 2025-08-22 – vs. England Women
- 2025-08-30 – vs. Wallaroos
- 2025-09-06 – vs. Samoa Women
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