England edge New Zealand as women's rugby competitiveness grows
A last-gasp try from Zoe Harrison sealed a narrow win for England over New Zealand, reflecting the rising competitiveness of the women's game.
A last-gasp try from Zoe Harrison sealed a narrow win for England over New Zealand, reflecting the rising competitiveness of the women's game.
England's women's team, the Red Roses, edged past New Zealand thanks to a late try from Zoe Harrison.
England's fly-half scored a dramatic late try, moments after missing a penalty, to beat New Zealand at the Allianz Stadium.
Zoe Harrison scored a try in overtime as the Red Roses beat New Zealand 26-19 at the Allianz Stadium.
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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