The Blues have won back-to-back Trans-Tasman women's rugby finals, beating the New South Waratahs 24-17 in Sydney relying on som desperate defence in the closing stages to shut the Waratahs out.

The Black Ferns have qualified top of Pool C for the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals destroying Ireland 40-0 in Brighton.

he Black Ferns continued their dominance of the Australian Wallaroos as they ground down their opponents to eventually win 38-12 in Newcastle