New Zealand v Australia: women’s rugby union Test - live

now 01.57 EDT 62 mins: Sylvia Brunt puts in a brilliant kick for NZ, which is ruled to be a 50:22, so they get the lineout in great field position. Another strong, dangerous run from Woodman-Wickliffe sends the defence into disarray and NZ dive for the line, but the Wallaroos are able to hold them up. Australia take the short restart and are able to win possession back, but they’re still in dangerous territory and then NZ get a penalty only 10m out. Share

3m ago 01.53 EDT 60 mins: No conversion for Holmes this time, but NZ won’t be too worried about that in these windy conditions and with plenty of points on the board. Australia try to build a few phases before putting in a good clearing kick, but NZ come back at them hard in attack. The Wallaroos keep their defence strong and are rewarded with a penalty and a lineout in NZ’s half, but the Ferns steal the lineout. Share

6m ago 01.51 EDT TRY! NZ 27-7 AUS (Woodman-Wickliffe 57') The pressure of NZ’s defence is getting too much for Australia now, they can’t build any momentum. NZ easily turns the ball over and again it’s Woodman-Wickliffe down the wing, showing strength and speed. Much like Peter Siddle, she gets a hattrick on her birthday. Share

7m ago 01.49 EDT 56 mins: Australia gets the free use of the ball after early engagement in the scrum from NZ, but Brazier steals the ball for NZ. They kick it down field and the Wallaroos get the lineout, which they win in very messy fashion, pinned down in their own half. A penalty relieves some of the pressure. Share

10m ago 01.46 EDT 54 mins: Lots of changes being rolled on to the field for both teams as Australia look to regain the momentum they found in the first half. However they lose the ball in the ruck and in the blink of an eye, NZ are on the attack again. The Wallaroos’ defence does the job this time and forces an error. Share

12m ago 01.44 EDT GOAL! NZ 22-7 AUS (Holmes 52') Finally Holmes gets one where she wants it and adds the two points for the Ferns. Share

13m ago 01.44 EDT TRY! NZ 20-7 AUS (Miller 51') Hinds gets a good line out break away, but the speed and footwork of Miller breaks the Wallaroos’ line and she evades the defenders to score. Share

14m ago 01.42 EDT 50 mins: A huge clearing kick from NZ soon after receiving the ball puts the pressure back on Australia and it forces an error, which gives NZ another lineout in good field position. They win the lineout easily, but Australia defend the rolling maul well. Yet again, the Ferns are building phases right on the try line. Australia hold Bremner up over the line with some desperate defence. Share

17m ago 01.40 EDT TRY! NZ 15-7 AUS (Demant 46') Continuous pressure on the line eventually pays off, as Demant finds a gap and pushes her way between some big forwards to slam the ball down over the line. Share

19m ago 01.38 EDT 46 mins: A really good lineout from NZ puts them in great position, but yet another handling error hands the ball to Australia who have to really scramble to get the ball out and get a kick away. They can’t make a lot of ground and are in a tough defensive position again with another NZ rolling maul pushing forward. Share

21m ago 01.36 EDT 44 mins: NZ win their own lineout, but Ponsonby loses the ball and the Wallaroos get an opportunity in attack. Moleka gets in a clearing kick down field and NZ are in attack in Australia’s half and then get a penalty to push them further down the field. Share

22m ago 01.34 EDT 42 mins: NZ pounces on Australia’s return kick and Vaha’akolo makes a break down the wing, before the Ferns swing it to the other sideline, but lose the ball over the line. Australia lose the lineout, but get the ball back and Hinds boots it out the field and out of danger. Share

24m ago 01.33 EDT The Black Ferns kick off the second half is underway! Share

34m ago 01.22 EDT Half-time: NZ 10-7 AUS Despite the Black Ferns being ahead on the scoreboard, the Wallaroos will probably be happier with that half of football. They led for much of the time and spent a decent amount of time inside the Ferns’ half. They lead in a number of key stats, including rucks won (43-27), mauls won (3-2), lineout success rate (87%-66%) and time in possession (52%-48%). They still have plenty of work to do, as the possession hasn’t translated into points and they often lose the ball at key moments, but they will be buoyed by that start. However, the Black Ferns will come out hard in the second half and tidying up a couple of things in attack will likely translate into more points if they’re able to do it. It should be a fascinating second half, so stay with us as we take you through it! Share

40m ago 01.16 EDT 40 mins: NZ again disrupt Australia’s lineout, but they manage to regather the ball and start to build some phases in attack, before putting in a decent, but not great kick. NZ look to score again before half-time, but Caslick steals the ball to shut them down. Share

42m ago 01.14 EDT 38 mins: A big break gets the Ferns down into the Wallaroos’ half – a couple of handling errors have the crowd holding their breath, but they recollect the ball both times. NZ begin building phases inside Australia’s half. They’re looking strong, but then give away a penalty and undo all the momentum they’ve built. Share

44m ago 01.12 EDT 36 mins: Another penalty for Australia from the restart and they get a line out on NZ’s 22, but immediately lose the ball. Share

45m ago 01.11 EDT TRY! NZ 10-7 AUS (Woodman-Wickliffe 34') NZ come at Australia relentlessly on the line. NZ dive for the line and the referee refers it to the TMO saying she didn’t see the ball on the ground, only on a foot, so is currently ruling held up. The TMO concurs and play resumes with a line drop out from the Wallaroos. Woodman-Wickliffe again makes it look easy with a break down the wing and the Ferns are back in front. Share

50m ago 01.07 EDT 32 mins: The Ferns get a fast rolling maul down field and Miller nearly scores after running around it, but can’t quite find the line and then the ball is lost. Australia get a scrum feed and try to make some metres with a kick, but again the wind catches it and NZ get a lineout only 5m out from Australia’s line. Share

52m ago 01.05 EDT 30 mins: Australia’s defence is being tested, with the Ferns coming at them in waves. The Wallaroos think they’ve got an opportunity to push Woodman-Wickliffe over the sideline, but she’s so strong, they can’t manage it. Eventually NZ get a penalty and into their best field position in quite some time. Share

54m ago 01.02 EDT 28 mins: NZ have a miscommunication in attack and send the ball over the sideline, so once again the Wallaroos have an attacking opportunity. Desiree Miller makes a break down the wing and Australia push down field, but again NZ steal the ball in the ruck. Share

1h ago 01.00 EDT 26 mins: A messy exit from the scrum for the Wallaroos, but they manage to hold on to the ball and then NZ give away a penalty, so they have an opportunity to get into good field position again. Australia win the lineout, but lose the ball soon aftewards and NZ are on the counterattack. Share

1h ago 00.58 EDT 24 mins: Yet more scrum resets and referee lectures… Share

1h ago 00.57 EDT 22 mins: NZ make some good ground down the wing and push into Australia’s territory, but they give up possession in the ruck close to the 22m line and Australia get a chance to get out of trouble. The wind catches Australia’s kick as they try to do just that and they don’t make much ground at all, but they quickly force an error – the experienced Bremner knocking on as the defence rushes up at her. Share

1h ago 00.54 EDT 20 mins: A quarter of the way through the game now and the Wallaroos will be pleased that they have held on to their lead and competed strongly in all facets of the game so far. Kaitlin Leaney gets some medical attention, which gives the players time to rest and regroup. Another good lineout for Australia when play resumes, but they lose the ball in the ruck and hand the ball back to NZ for another scrum. Share

1h ago 00.51 EDT 18 mins: The Wallaroos win the line out again, but immediately concede a penalty in attack. Share

1h ago 00.50 EDT 16 mins: Australia keeps the ball in hand against a wall of black in front of the tryline. They lose some metres, but persevere for 14 phases until the Ferns manage to steal the ball and Holmes puts in a deep kick to get the ball out of dangerous territory. Share

1h ago 00.48 EDT 14 mins: A successful line out for the Wallaroos this time, but the ball is stolen by the Ferns in the ruck – they kick it deep and Miller makes a nice run down the middle of the field in return. A bit of a kicking duel ensues and Tia Hinds for the Wallaroos wins the battle with a great kick and then a line out win from the Ferns’ throw puts them in strong field position. Share

1h ago 00.45 EDT 12 mins: It takes quite some time to get this scrum reset. “There is far too much complaining for the first scrum of the game,” says the referee. Finally the scrum is completed to her satisfaction and the Wallaroos get their own chance at moving the ball nicely. Ellis makes some good ground down the wing, but Australia lose the ball in the next play. However a penalty against the Ferns returns the ball to them. Share

1h ago 00.43 EDT 10 mins: Great ball movement from the Ferns as they swing the ball wide, but Australia’s defence is up to the challenge and they manage to disrupt the breakdown enough to force an error. We get our first scrum of the game, with the Wallaroos getting the feed. It’s immediately reset after collapsing on the wet ground. Share

1h ago 00.41 EDT 8 mins: A little pause while Tania Naden from the Wallaroos is assessed by medical staff after going down in a tackle. She’s all good to continue. There’s another line out for Australia, but Bremner steals it and then NZ gets a penalty to add insult to injury for the Wallaroos. Share

1h ago 00.39 EDT GOAL! NZ 5-7 AUS (Moleka 7') The try is converted and the Wallaroos go ahead! Share Updated at 01.24 EDT

1h ago 00.39 EDT TRY! NZ 5-5 AUS (Caslick 4') No contest from NZ on the line out and Australia get into a good position and create some space for Caslick to dive over the line. Share Updated at 01.24 EDT

1h ago 00.36 EDT 4 mins: The conversion is missed and the Wallaroos get a much-needed penalty and win the line out. They put on a rolling maul close to the line. It’s nearly a try, but the referee rules it’s held up. She was playing advantage, so the Wallaroos get another penalty. Share

1h ago 00.34 EDT TRY! NZ 5-0 AUS (Woodman-Wickliffe, 1') The Ferns put in an early, deep kick, which is fumbled, but fortunately goes backwards. Ellis the debutant gets an early touch, but NZ are ruthless when they get the ball back, with Woodman-Wickliffe finding space on the outside and running over for an easy try. View image in fullscreen Portia Woodman-Wickliffe charges towards the tryline to score. Photograph: Phil Walter/Getty Images Share Updated at 01.24 EDT

1h ago 00.32 EDT The Wallaroos have kicked off after a spine-tingling haka from the Black Ferns and we’re underway! View image in fullscreen New Zealand perform a haka. Photograph: Phil Walter/Getty Images Share Updated at 00.36 EDT

2h ago 00.24 EDT The teams are on the field now for the anthems and pre-match ceremony, Share

2h ago 00.20 EDT All three (Kiwi) commentators believe the Ferns will win by 13+ today, but the Wallaroos won’t mind being written off like that. The key for them will be to not get blown off the park from the start and stay in the match as long as they can. Meanwhile, NZ will want to be clinical and ruthless in the way they play and not give the Australians even a sniff of victory. Share

2h ago 00.15 EDT Plenty of rain around in Wellington at the moment, as well as the customary wind. It’s going to be a tough and muddy battle out there today. Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp speaking before the match says the Wallaroos have started a few years behind the Black Ferns, but that the team have tried to really focus on themselves and their own game. Yapp also has plenty of praise for the team’s young debutant today – 17-year-old Waiaria Ellis, who will play on the wing. Yapp says she is a very mature and composed player who brings a lot to the side. Wallaroos name teenage sensation Waiaria Ellis to debut against Black Ferns as World Cup looms Read more View image in fullscreen Waiaria Ellis. Photograph: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images Share Updated at 00.26 EDT

2h ago 00.09 EDT Team list: New Zealand 15. Renee Holmes 14. Portia Woodman-Wickliffe 12. Sylvia Brunt 13. Stacey Waaka 12. Katelyn Vahaakolo 10. Ruahei Demant (co-c) 9. Risaleaana Pouri-Lane 8. Liana Mikaele-Tu’u 7. Jorja Miller 6. Alana Bremner (co-c) 5. Chelsea Bremner 4. Maiakawanakaulani Roos 3. Tanya Kalounivale 2. Georgia Ponsoby 1. Chryss Viliko Replacements: Vici-Rose Green, Awhina Tangen-Wainohu, Amy Rule, Laura Bayfield, Layla Sae, Iritana Hohaia, Kelly Brazier, Ruby Tui Share Updated at 00.18 EDT

2h ago 00.05 EDT Team list: Australia 15. Faitala Moleka 14. Waiaria Ellis 13. Charlotte Caslick 12. Trilleen Pomare 11. Desiree Miller 10. Tia Hinds 9. Layne Morgan 8. Tabua Tuinakauvadra 7. Ashley Marsters 6. Siokapesi Palu (c) 5. Michaela Leonard 4. Kaitlan Leaney 3. Bridie O’Gorman 2. Tania Naden 1. Faliki Pohiva Replacements: Adiana Talakai, Lydia Kavoa, Eva Karpani, Annabelle Codey, Piper Duck, Emily Chancellor, Samantha Wood, Cecilia Smith Share

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