Black Ferns down to 13
BFs escape a goal line stand where they copped the yellow.
7mins to go. Still 45-15. Pissing with rain.
Thought the BFs played plenty of good rugby. A few times in that second half they passed it direct out the wing when they should have just kept it tight but thats to pick flaws.
The US left winger was a decent athlete, great try and I couldn't see who it was but looked like Amy DP had a try saver on her in midfield.
Better than I expected given a lot of players hadn't played since the RWC. Joseph started well but then reverted to her laboured passing. The backs looked more threatening with Turner at halfback. It was one of those games were the majority of the attack went to the right wing.
The BF scrum was really good, even with only 6 forwards.
@Kruse said in Black Ferns 2026:
How/where to watch/follow this? world.rugby "match centre" has zero updates/score.
Kruse, you're in seattle right? The game in KC on Friday is available on/via fubo I think, it looks like you could take out a free trial subscription then cancel.
@nonpartizan Cheers for that... good to know.
Yes - Seattle.
That fubo page suggests these are being shown on CBS... so next step - figure out which of my local breweries can put it on big screen for me.
@Kruse said in Black Ferns 2026:
@nonpartizan Cheers for that... good to know.
Yes - Seattle.
That fubo page suggests these are being shown on CBS... so next step - figure out which of my local breweries can put it on big screen for me.
There you go. 
You are making me thirsty for a beer now, lol.
The kickoff is 3:15 pm PST just so you don't get caught out by the early time.
Kalounivale should not have been red-carded.
@Bovidae said in Black Ferns 2026:
Kalounivale should not have been red-carded.
Yeah. Thought it was harsh
@booboo said in Black Ferns 2026:
Yeah. Thought it was harsh
A dodgy Kiwi/Canadian TMO. 
Same team for the Canada game.
@mikedogz said in Black Ferns 2026:
NZ Rugby need to change the eligibility rules or significantly expand the Aupiki season. I see no indication that they want to expand Aupiki so they need to open eligibility up to overseas based players for the BF otherwise third place at the World Cup will become the norm.
Anyway, huge test v Canada in KC. A battle hardened Canada with players playing PWR for the past six months.
@Auckman said in Black Ferns 2026:
NZ Rugby need to change the eligibility rules or significantly expand the Aupiki season. I see no indication that they want to expand Aupiki so they need to open eligibility up to overseas based players for the BF otherwise third place at the World Cup will become the norm.
Haha
Maybe the ladies will lead the way on that one.
Will be an interesting situation if NZR change the eligibility rule for the women but not the men.
Bad weather is following the Pacific Four tournament around.
GAME UPDATE
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Due to forecasted inclement weather our game has been delayed until further notice.
Anticipated start time of 12:00PM NZT
FFS, estimated start time now pushed to 01:00 UTC.
I skived off work 2 hours early for nothing, and now I'm 3 beers in with half an hour to go before the game will even (maybe) start.
And looking at KC in weather app, including live webcams .... weather looks fine?
Anybody know what the "inclement weather" actually is?
Okay, now that it's on, looks rather windy.
@Kruse said in Black Ferns 2026:
And looking at KC in weather app, including live webcams .... weather looks fine?
Anybody know what the "inclement weather" actually is?
Tornado warning I believe
@Kruse said in Black Ferns 2026:
My coverage has been usurped by baseball... regular updates appreciated.
14-5 still. BFs back to 15
15-14 BFs try on pick and go near the posts. Try awarded by Tmo review it after ref did not during play.
Crazy that the ref called that held up when she was on the other side of the ruck and unsighted
@Kruse said in Black Ferns 2026:
Bar manager has overridden popular opinion, and put the ruggaz back on just for me.
Haha.
If I'm not mistaken - two scoreless second halves in both games. The coaches will be happy with that.
If the halfback change was a coaches call and not an injury then real credit. It was the right call after 20 minutes.
Wish more coaches did that.
@KiwiMurph said in Black Ferns 2026:
If anyone deserves a try its Olsen Baker
She is a machine
A very consistent performer. I was really impressed with Mahutariki-Fakalelu. Only 21.
Turner's clearance is much faster but she needs to cut out those mistakes.
I’m so bloody happy with that win. Crappy first half but what a second half performance. Best defensive effort in years! Ball runners (Viliko, KOB, LMT, Fakalelu, Roos, everyone!) were massive and got over the line. I noticed they were folding in from the wings on defence and cut down Canada’s support lines. Best game from AdP too.