Waikato has made in two Farah Palmer Cup Championships in a row after beating Canterbury 19-13 in Hamilton on Saturday.
Waikato: 19
Tries: Grace Houpapa-Barrett, Leomie Kloppers, Shyrah Tuliau-Tua'a, Conversions: Kaea Nepia 2
Canterbury: 13
Tries: Winnie Palamo, Lucy Blyde, Penalty: Rosie Buchanan-Brown
The Black Ferns have secured a quarter-final berth in the Rugby World Cup with a 62-19 win against Japan in Exeter. The match featured the record braking 50th try for winger Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, whilst fullback Braxton Sorensen-McGee scored a hat trick of tries as well as four conversions. The Black Ferns final Pool C match will be against Ireland at Brighton and Hove Albion Stadium on Monday morning 1.45am NZT.
Black Ferns: 62
Tries: Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, Jorja Miller 2, Katelyn Vahaakolo, Braxton Sorensen-McGee 3, Kennedy Tukuafu, Risi Pouri-Lane, Renee Holmes, Conversions: Braxton Sorensen-McGee 4, Holmes 2
Japan: 19
Tries: Sakurako Hatada, Moe Tsukui, Penalty Try, Conversion: Ayasa Otsuka con