New Zealand Women defeated Australia Women 66-19 in a friendly international on 22 August 2026, maintaining their perfect record in this fixture. The result marked New Zealand’s eighth consecutive victory over Australia in their head-to-head encounters.
The comprehensive 47-point margin aligned with New Zealand’s strong recent form, having won their previous match before this contest. The Black Ferns’ dominant performance demonstrated the gulf that has consistently existed between these two sides, with Australia yet to record a victory in seven previous meetings.
Australia entered the match with mixed form, having secured one win and suffered one loss in their last two outings. The Wallaroos were unable to translate any positive momentum into a competitive performance against their Trans-Tasman rivals.
New Zealand’s scoring output of 66 points represented another commanding display in a rivalry that has been entirely one-sided since records began between these nations. Australia managed 19 points but were never in contention to challenge New Zealand’s dominance in the fixture.