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England secure win over New Zealand with last-gasp try. (2026, September 26). BBC News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/videos/c6vgyyvyr45po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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England won against New Zealand in rugby sevens, securing the victory with a last-minute try by Zoe Harrison during overtime at the Allianz Stadium. The final score was 26-19, extending England's unbeaten Test match record to 41 games. This report is available only to UK users.
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On Saturday, England hosted New Zealand in a WXV women's rugby match at Twickenham Stadium, with over 59,871 spectators watching the highly anticipated rivalry. Despite leading throughout most of the game and taking a deserved halftime lead after two tries from Amy du Plessis and Ayesha Leti-I'iga, the Black Ferns struggled in the second half as England's Jess Breach and Ellie Kildunne scored to regain the lead. The match was tied at 19-19 until the final minute when Zoe Harrison of England intercepted a pass from New Zealand deep inside their own 22-yard line, diving over for a crucial try that sealed the victory for England with a scoreline of 26-19. This win extended England's unbeaten streak to 41 tests and ended New Zealand’s undefeated record under new head coach Whitney Hansen. The game highlighted the historic rivalry between these two teams, with England playing a pivotal role in supporting women’s rugby in New Zealand when other opportunities were scarce for the country.

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England New Zealand the Red Roses

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England GPE · 3× New Zealand GPE · 3× Zoe Harrison PERSON · 1× the Red Roses ORG · 1×

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There was an error England extend their unbeaten run to 41 Tests after Zoe Harrison scores a try in overtime as the Red Roses beat New Zealand 26-19 at the Allianz Stadium.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-26
2026-09-26 · BBC News
England secure win over New Zealand with last-gasp try · assertive framing

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England secure win over New Zealand with last-gasp try asserted
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There was an error England extend their unbeaten run to 41 Tests after Zoe Harrison scores a try in overtime as the Red Roses beat New Zealand 26-19 at the Allianz Stadium. asserted
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