Zoe Harrison scores late try as England tops New Zealand 26-19

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Zoe Harrison scores late try as England tops New Zealand 26-19
Summary

Zoe Harrison scored a dramatic last-minute try to lead England to a 26-19 victory over New Zealand at Allianz Stadium. The match concluded with the scores tied at 19-19 when Harrison intercepted a pass and dove over the line. Earlier, England fell behind after New Zealand scored two tries, but rebounded with scores from Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach. This win allows England to avoid a second consecutive draw in the WXV Global Series. Next, England will face Canada in Toronto, while New Zealand prepares for a match against France.

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  • •England wins 26-19 against New Zealand at Allianz Stadium.
  • •Harrison scores winning try in the 81st minute.
  • •Match included six tries and featured a comeback by England.
  • •England will play Canada next, while New Zealand faces France.
  • •This was the first defeat for New Zealand under new coach Whitney Hansen.
Latest Updates
  • 5:32 PMESPN Rugby — Harrison scores overtime try, Red Roses get past NZ
  • 4:38 PMBBC Sport — England secure win over New Zealand with last-gasp try
  • 4:20 PMBBC Sport — Late try seals dramatic win for England over New Zealand
  • 4:19 PMYahoo Sports — England's Harrison scores last-gasp try to beat Black Ferns
  • 4:12 PMBBC Sport — England's Harrison scores last-gasp try to beat Black Ferns
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England were spared a second successive draw after Zoe Harrison plundered an overtime try to break New Zealand's hearts in a 26-19 victory at Allianz Stadium.>

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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.

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Zoe Harrison scores a dramatic late try for England, moments after missing a penalty as the Red Rose's beat New Zealand 26-19 at the Allianz Stadium.

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