Thank you so much for joining me for this quarter-final! Wales put up a great fight but the might of New Zealand is too much and the hosts and defending champions march on. Portia Woodman shone but the entire Black Ferns squad displayed they are more than up for the challenge of retaining their title. New Zealand will face France in the semi-final next weekend but to catch up with all the action from this one, read the report below! I will catch you early morning tomorrow, the coverage here starting at 12.30am BST, for England’s quarter-final against Australia! Until then, have a great Saturday.
New Zealand’s Ruby Tui told ITV: “It is more fun than it looks. The team has been through so much and we want to show New Zealand and the world that women’s rugby is [a great product].
“There was hype but we had too many TikToks I swear. We had breakfast this morning and I said if I could pick any wingers to play with I would pick them. It was pretty bloody special tonight.
On the semi: “Not hard? Did you not see those tackle I was taking? What we are learning from the coaches, I have never looked at the game like this before. England and France have been leading the way and I wouldn’t want to be facing anyone else. An absolute honour.”
