New Zealand and the United States clashed for the first time at the inaugural 1991 Rugby World Cup in Wales; the Eagles handed the Black Ferns their first defeat in the semi-final with a score of 7–0. They also faced each other in three separate World Cups — 1998, 2014 and 2017. At the 2014 World Cup they met twice, in the pool stages and in the fifth place playoff.

The Eagles hosted the Black Ferns for the first time at Soldier Field in Chicago, it was part of a Rugby Weekend triple header. The United States were trounced 67–6 by the Black Ferns.[1][2] They met at the 2022 Pacific Four Series in New Zealand where the Black Ferns clinched their first series title after beating the Eagles 50–6 in the final match.[3][4]

The Black Ferns extended their winning streak to 15 after defeating the Eagles at the 2023 Pacific Four Series in Canada.[5][6]

Summary

Games New Zealand United States
Played 14 14
Won 13 1
Drew 0 0
Last won at home 18 June 2022 —
Last won away 14 July 2023 12 April 1991
Points Spread New Zealand United States
Points 638 49
Tries 104 5
Conversions 47 3
Penalties 7 6
Drop Goals 0 0
Records New Zealand United States
Highest Score 86 in 1996 14 in 2015
Biggest Margin 78 in 1996 7 in 1991
Most Tries 14 in 1996 2 in 2017
Biggest Winning Run 12 1
No Points Conceded 3 games 1 game
No Tries Conceded 11 games 1 game
Best Results
 United States 7–0 12 April 1991 at Cardiff RFC
 New Zealand 86–8 11 Sep 1996 at Edmonton

Results

Date New Zealand Score United States Winner Venue Event Ref
12 April 1991 New Zealand 0−7 United States  United States Cardiff Arms Park Rugby World Cup
11 Sep 1996 New Zealand 86–8 United States  New Zealand Edmonton Canada Cup
16 May 1998 New Zealand 44−12 United States  New Zealand Amsterdam Rugby World Cup
19 Oct 1999 New Zealand 65−5 United States  New Zealand Palmerston North, NZ Triangular '99
27 Sep 2000 New Zealand 45–0 United States  New Zealand Winnipeg Canada Cup
13 June 2004 New Zealand 35–0 United States  New Zealand Calgary Rugby Park Churchill Cup
9 August 2014 New Zealand 34–3 United States  New Zealand CNR, Marcoussis Pitch 1 Rugby World Cup
17 August 2014 New Zealand 55–5 United States  New Zealand
5 July 2015 New Zealand 47–14 United States  New Zealand Ellerslie Rugby Park, Edmonton Super Series
22 August 2017 New Zealand 45–12 United States  New Zealand Ravenhill Stadium, Belfast Rugby World Cup
3 Nov 2018 New Zealand 67–6 United States  New Zealand Soldier Field, Chicago [1]
3 July 2019 New Zealand 33–0 United States  New Zealand Chula Vista, San Diego Super Series
18 June 2022 New Zealand 50–6 United States  New Zealand Semenoff Stadium, Whangārei Pacific Four Series [3]
14 July 2023 New Zealand 39–17 United States  New Zealand TD Place Stadium, Ottawa Pacific Four Series

References

  1. 1 2 "Eagles hammered by Black Ferns in Chicago". Americas Rugby News. 2018-11-04. Retrieved 2022-12-15.
  2. ↑ Burnes, Campbell (2018-11-03). "Black Ferns hit high notes in Chicago". allblacks.com. Retrieved 2022-12-15.
  3. 1 2 Burnes, Campbell (2022-06-18). "Black Ferns clinch Pacific Four Series". allblacks.com. Retrieved 2022-10-01.
  4. ↑ "New Zealand win the World Rugby Pacific Four Series 2022". www.world.rugby. 2022-06-18. Retrieved 2022-12-15.
  5. ↑ "PREVIEW: Black Ferns v USA (Ottawa)". allblacks.com. 2023-07-14. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  6. ↑ "Live updates: Pacific Four - Black Ferns v USA at Ottawa's TD Place Stadium". Newshub. 2023-07-14. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
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