In a dominant display, the New Zealand Black Ferns triumphed over the Australian Wallaroos with a 40-5 victory in Queensland, marking their 30th consecutive win against their rivals. The match was part of the Pacific Four tournament, where the Wallaroos struggled, having previously lost to Canada and the USA. Captain Siokapesi Palu managed to score Australia's only try, but the Black Ferns' early onslaught, including tries from Amy du Plessis and Ayesha Leti-I’iga, established a commanding lead of 29-5 by halftime. Despite the defeat, Wallaroos captain Michaela Leonard, who became the most-capped player for the team, expressed optimism for the future, highlighting the potential for improvement as they prepare for the upcoming Super season and World Series. New Zealand captain Kennedy Tukuafu acknowledged the intensity of the match, emphasizing that Australia played with nothing to lose.