RFC Verdict
New Zealand defeated Australia by 35 points, 5–40.
| Winner | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Margin | 35 |
| Verified score | 5–40 |
O'Reilly Cup 2026
Full Time
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AUS
Australia
5–40
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NZL
New Zealand
DateApril 25, 2026
VenueSunshine Coast Stadium, Kawana Waters, Australia
RFC INTELLIGENCE ENGINE 2.0
DATA-BACKEDMatch Intelligence
Verified rugby data, translated into context.
Inside the Numbers
45 total points were scored.
New Zealand scored 89% of the match points.
The total was 20.0 points below the competition average of 65.0.
| Total points | 45 |
|---|---|
| Margin | 35 |
Form Guide
Australia: L L
New Zealand: W W
| Window | Latest five completed matches in this competition |
|---|---|
| Key | W win, D draw, L loss |
Records & Milestones
RFC currently has 3 completed meetings between these teams available in this dataset.
| Recorded meetings | 3 |
|---|---|
| Scope | All synchronized RFC competitions |
Key Battle
New Zealand’s attack (53.0 points per match) against Australia’s defence (53.0 conceded per match) is the clearest data-backed matchup.
| Australia points for | 12 |
|---|---|
| Australia points against | 53 |
| New Zealand points for | 53 |
| New Zealand points against | 12 |
What This Means
Australia is now 0-0-2 in this competition and on a 2-match losing run.
New Zealand is now 2-0-0 in this competition and on a 2-match winning run.
| Scope | Current competition record after this result |
|---|
RFC Match Insight
New Zealand has won the last 2 recorded meetings.
- Definition
- Head-to-head streak
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: Australia vs New Zealand
- Method
- Counts consecutive wins by the current series leader.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-09-21 06:18:47 UTC
Data used
| Team | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Consecutive Wins | 2 |
RFC currently has 3 completed meetings between Australia and New Zealand available in this dataset.
- Definition
- Recorded meetings
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: Australia vs New Zealand
- Method
- Counts completed meetings between two teams.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-09-21 06:18:47 UTC
Data used
| Meetings | 3 |
|---|---|
| Home Team | Australia |
| Away Team | New Zealand |
Their recorded meetings average 54.3 combined points.
- Definition
- Meeting scoring average
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: Australia vs New Zealand
- Method
- Calculates average combined points across recorded meetings.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-09-21 06:18:47 UTC
Data used
| Combined Points | 163 |
|---|---|
| Meetings | 3 |
| Average | 54.3 |
RFC Match Centre
Full TimeMatch Details
DateApril 25, 2026Match date
VenueSunshine Coast Stadium, Kawana Waters, AustraliaMatch venue
StatusFull TimeFinal whistle
The officiating team
5 officialsMatch Officials
RefereeAurelie GroizeleauLead match official
Assistant Referee 1Chloe Sampson
Assistant Referee 2Hibiki Ikeda
TV Match OfficialRachel Horton
Foul Play Review Officer (FPRO)Graham Cooper
Australia
Starting XV
- –Samuel NeedsHead Coach
- 1Brianna HoyProp
- 2Tania NadenHooker
- 3Eva KarpaniProp
- 4Michaela LeonardLock
- 5Tiarah MinnsLock
- 6Kaitlan LeaneyFlanker
- 7Lily BoneFlanker
- 8Siokapesi PaluNumber 8
- 9Samantha WoodScrum Half
- 10Faitala MolekaFly Half
- 11Desiree MillerWing
- 12Sidney TaylorCentre
- 13Georgina FriedrichsCentre
- 14Maya StewartWing
- 15Waiaria EllisFull Back
Replacements
- 16Brittany MerloReplacement
- 17Martha FuaReplacement
- 18Bridie O’GormanReplacement
- 19Ashley FernandezReplacement
- 20Piper DuckReplacement
- 21Piper SimonsReplacement
- 22Ava WeretaReplacement
- 23Nicole LedingtonReplacement
New Zealand
Starting XV
- –Whitney HansenHead Coach
- 1Chryss VilikoProp
- 2Georgia PonsonbyHooker
- 3
- 4
- 5Laura BayfieldLock
- 6Liana Mikaele-Tu'uFlanker
- 7Kennedy TukuafuFlanker
- 8Kaipo Olsen-BakerNumber 8
- 9Maia JosephScrum Half
- 10Ruahei DemantFly Half
- 11Ayesha Leti-IigaWing
- 12Sylvia BruntCentre
- 13Amy du PlessisCentre
- 14Justine McGregorWing
- 15Renee HolmesFull Back
Replacements
- 16Atlanta LoloheaReplacement
- 17Maddi RobinsonReplacement
- 18Veisinia Mahutariki-FakaleluReplacement
- 19Maama VaipuluReplacement
- 20Mia AndersonReplacement
- 21Tara TurnerReplacement
- 22Hannah KingReplacement
- 23Mererangi PaulReplacement
4′
🏉
Try0–5
Amy du PlessisNew Zealand5′
◆
Conversion0–7
Renee HolmesNew Zealand23′
🏉
Try5–7
Siokapesi PaluAustralia24′
◆
Missed Conversion5–7
Samantha WoodAustralia26′
🏉
Try5–12
Ayesha Leti-IigaNew Zealand26′
◆
Conversion5–14
Renee HolmesNew Zealand36′
🏉
Try5–19
Ayesha Leti-IigaNew Zealand37′
◆
Conversion5–21
Renee HolmesNew Zealand42′
🏉
Try5–26
Veisinia Mahutariki-FakaleluNew Zealand43′
◆
Conversion5–28
Renee HolmesNew Zealand55′
🏉
Try5–33
Justine McGregorNew Zealand56′
◆
Missed Conversion5–33
Renee HolmesNew Zealand62′
🏉
Try5–38
Laura BayfieldNew Zealand62′
◆
Conversion5–40
Renee HolmesNew ZealandAustraliaAnimated Team ComparisonNew Zealand
OverviewTeam comparison
Points
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Tries
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KickingTeam comparison
Conversions
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Meetings currently recorded by RFC
2Meetings
0Australia wins
0Draws
2New Zealand wins
Recent meetings
AustraliaAugust 22, 2026 · O'Reilly Cup 2026 · Go Media Mount Smart Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
19 – 66New ZealandAustraliaApril 25, 2026 · O'Reilly Cup 2026 · Sunshine Coast Stadium, Kawana Waters, Australia
5 – 40New Zealand