As the ball sailed to the left of the upright and into co-captain Kennedy Simon's hands, celebrations began in the stands with New Zealand's title defence still on track. With just a minute left on the clock and following a frantic final 10-minute period, hearts were in mouths after the TMO spotted dangerous play from Black Ferns replacement prop Santo Taumata almost directly in front of the posts and close to 35m out.Ī very kickable penalty for France's No.10 Caroline Drouin, the Black Ferns huddled together and talked strategy for multiple outcomes. It was heartbreak for France and ecstasy for the Black Ferns as halfback Kendra Cocksedge booted the ball into touch following the siren, as New Zealand Rugby released a massive sigh of relief after their side booked their place in the Grand Final in the first tournament to be held in New Zealand. ![]() An epic 80-minute tug-of-war, with neither side letting up in a match that saw an intense forward battle, barnstorming runs, and a see-sawing scoreline, culminating in the craziest final minutes the tournament had seen so far with the Black Ferns sealing the 25-24 win through a missed France penalty in the final seconds. Auckland, NEW ZEALAND - It was everything it promised to be and more.
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