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Black Ferns Leave It Late in Draw with Canada
- The Black Ferns and Canada played a 27-27 draw on May 17, 2025, at Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch during the Pacific Four Series.
- This game followed Canada's historic first win over New Zealand last year and took place as both teams prepared for the World Cup in England starting August 22.
- New Zealand rallied with a 20-phase final attack and star Portia Woodman-Wickliffe returned from international retirement to start on the wing, while Canada held leads several times.
- Canada held a 27-22 lead late in the game after Shoshanah Seumanutafa broke through two defenders to score, but New Zealand's Sylvia Brunt crossed the try line in the final moments to level the score.
- The result helped New Zealand remain close to Canada in the rankings and provided both teams competitive preparation ahead of the World Cup running August 22 to September 27 in England.
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New Zealand rallies with late try to tie Canada in pulsating women’s rugby clash
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Late try gives New Zealand a 27-27 tie with Canada in Pacific Four Series rugby
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Total News Sources30
Leaning Left23Leaning Right1Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution82% Left
Bias Distribution
- 82% of the sources lean Left
82% Left
L 82%
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