Red Roses Edge Black Ferns 26-19

England's Red Roses have defeated New Zealand's Black Ferns 26-19 in a thrilling rugby union match at Allianz Stadium. The win marked England's return to winning ways and extended their unbeaten run to 41 matches.

The match was played in front of a packed crowd of nearly 60,000, with the attendance at the match recorded at 59,871. England trailed 12-7 at half-time, but managed to turn the game around in the second half.

New Zealand's Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu received a yellow card for a high tackle, which proved to be a turning point in the match. England's Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach scored tries to give their team the lead, but New Zealand levelled the scores at 19-19 with 10 minutes to play.

However, England's Zoe Harrison scored a converted try in added time to seal the victory. Harrison had earlier missed a match-clinching penalty, but her timely interception proved to be the final act in a thrilling match.

## What happened next The win is a significant one for England, who had drawn their previous match against Canada. The Red Roses ability to continue their unbeaten streak is a testament to their strength and resilience. The team's performance was highlighted by the efforts of players such as Maddie Feaunati and Marlie Packer, who made significant contributions to the match.

## Why it matters The match was a highly anticipated one, with both teams being among the best in the world. The win for England extends their unbeaten run and cements their position as one of the top teams in the sport. The match also highlighted the growing popularity of women's rugby, with a large and enthusiastic crowd in attendance.

The loss for New Zealand is a setback, but the team showed promising signs, particularly in the first half. Despite losing to England for the fourth time in a row, the Black Ferns will look to bounce back from the defeat and continue their strong form, which had seen them win their past eight matches before the loss to England.