England avoid second straight draw with late win over Black Ferns
A last-gasp try from Zoe Harrison saw England edge New Zealand's Black Ferns in the WXV Global Series, following back-to-back drawn results.
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England avoided a second consecutive drawn result in the WXV Global Series after Zoe Harrison scored a last-gasp try to beat New Zealand's Black Ferns, according to the BBC.
The victory follows a stretch of matches in which England had been unable to close out contests, having drawn its previous fixture in the series before Saturday's win.
Harrison's late score proved decisive in a tight contest against one of the sport's traditional powerhouses, giving England a much-needed win to maintain their standing in the competition.
Momentum in the series
The WXV Global Series brings together leading women's rugby nations in a structured competition format, and results against sides like New Zealand carry particular weight for a team's overall standing. England's ability to convert a close match into a win, rather than a third draw, will be seen as an important psychological boost heading into the rest of the series.
Further fixtures in the competition are expected to test England's form as the series progresses.
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