Australia Women vs New Zealand Women: Live, H2H, Score
When the Matildas face the Football Ferns, or the Wallaroos meet the Black Ferns, the Trans-Tasman rivalry runs deeper than just national pride. Across three major international women’s sports, Australia and New Zealand have produced some lopsided head-to-head records and a few genuine upsets. Whether you’re tracking live scores, hunting for a prediction, or trying to figure out which channel is carrying today’s match, this breakdown cuts through the noise with the numbers that actually matter.
Head-to-Head Soccer (since 2008): Australia Women 12 wins out of 15 · Recent Rugby Result: Australia Women 14–22 New Zealand Women · Upcoming Cricket Tour: Australia Women tour of New Zealand Mar 2025
Quick snapshot
- Australia has won 12 of 15 soccer matches against New Zealand since 2008 (AiScore soccer head-to-head data)
- New Zealand holds a 29-match rugby winning streak against Australia stretching back to 1994 (Wikipedia rugby history records)
- Australia won 30 of 32 cricket matches against New Zealand since 2017 (AiScore cricket head-to-head data)
- Exact fixtures and venues for the March 2025 Australia Women cricket tour of New Zealand have not been publicly confirmed
- Whether the next Wallaroos–Black Ferns rugby test match has a scheduled date remains unconfirmed
- September 2, 1994 — Australia and New Zealand Women play inaugural rugby test match in Sydney (Wikipedia rugby records)
- Since 2008 — 15 soccer matches; Australia dominant with 12 wins (Wikipedia rugby records)
- Since 2017 — 32 cricket matches; Australia winning 30 of them (Wikipedia rugby records)
- March 2025 — Australia Women cricket tour of New Zealand (Wikipedia rugby records)
- Australia Women tour New Zealand for a cricket series in March 2025
- The Wallaroos will aim to break or extend New Zealand’s rugby winning streak in upcoming tests
- The Matildas continue their 2026 T20 World Cup campaign against regional rivals
Key statistics compiled from multiple sources reveal stark contrasts in how these rivals perform across different sports.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Soccer H2H Wins (Australia) | 12 out of 15 | AiScore |
| Soccer Goals (Australia total) | 31 (PPG 2.1) | AiScore |
| Rugby Winning Streak (NZ) | 29 consecutive matches since 1994 | Wikipedia |
| Rugby Score (Recent) | 14–22 (NZ win) | Wikipedia |
| Cricket H2H Record | 30 Australia wins out of 32 | AiScore |
| Australia Avg Runs (cricket wins) | 188.5 | AiScore |
| Cricket Tour Date | March 2025 | Content plan |
| Rugby Largest NZ Home Win | 64-point margin, October 22, 2016 | Wikipedia |
| Rugby Largest NZ Away Win | 50-point margin, June 29, 2023 | Wikipedia |
| Rugby 2021 World Cup Result | New Zealand 41–17 Australia (October 8, 2022) | Wikipedia |
Has New Zealand ever beaten Australia in cricket?
Yes — but only twice. Australia Women and New Zealand Women have played 32 matches since 2017, with Australia winning 30 of those encounters, according to AiScore cricket data. New Zealand’s two victories came with an average score of 151.5 runs, compared to Australia’s dominant average of 188.5 runs across their 30 wins.
Trans-Tasman Trophy history
The cricket rivalry between these two nations has been profoundly one-sided. Australia’s maximum total in their 30 wins reached 325 runs, while New Zealand’s two wins peaked at 252 runs. The gap reflects Australia’s consistent top-order firepower and depth in women’s cricket internationally.
Recent encounters
Australia Women are scheduled to tour New Zealand in March 2025 for a series that offers the White Ferns a realistic opportunity to narrow this head-to-head gap. How New Zealand approaches that tour — whether they stack their batting order or rotate quicks early — will determine whether this rivalry becomes genuinely competitive.
New Zealand has beaten Australia in cricket only twice in seven years. For the Black Ferns to close the gap, they need to either develop power-hitters who can match Australia’s 188.5-run average, or find ways to bowl Australia out cheaply in pressure chases.
Which channel is NZ vs Aus live?
Finding live coverage of Australia Women vs New Zealand Women matches depends entirely on which sport you’re following. Each of the three major sports — football, rugby, and cricket — operates under different broadcast arrangements, and the Trans-Tasman nature of the rivalry adds regional exclusivity layers.
Live streaming options
For football (Matildas vs Football Ferns), Optus Sport holds rights in Australia for most FIFA tournaments and friendly windows. In New Zealand, Sky Sport covers Football Ferns matches. Direct-bilateral windows sometimes appear on Channel 10 or SBS for Australian audiences. For rugby, Stan Sport (Australia) and Sky Sport (New Zealand) carry Wallaroos and Black Ferns test matches. Cricket matches fall under Channel 7 and Fox Cricket in Australia, with Sky Sport handling New Zealand coverage.
Broadcast details
The key practical issue: most streaming platforms require regional subscriptions. A viewer in Australia watching a Wallaroos match on Stan Sport will find the same content unavailable on New Zealand’s Sky Sport platform without a VPN workaround. For the March 2025 cricket tour specifically, both Cricket Australia and New Zealand Cricket are expected to publish match schedules and broadcast confirmations 4–6 weeks before the first fixture.
No single platform carries all three Trans-Tasman women’s sports simultaneously. Rugby fans need Stan Sport in Australia; cricket fans need Fox Cricket; football fans typically use Optus Sport. Budget accordingly, or check whether your cable package bundles these services.
Have Australia women qualified for the World Cup?
Yes — Australia became the first team to officially qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027. Their qualification was confirmed through their performance in the Asian qualifying campaign, establishing them as one of the tournament’s seeds heading into the expanded 32-team format.
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 qualification
The 2027 tournament will be hosted across Brazil and marks the first Women’s World Cup held in South America. Australia secured their spot early in the qualifying cycle, avoiding the nervy final-round matches that other Asian confederation teams faced. Their automatic qualification means the Matildas avoid any inter-confederation play-off matches that could have complicated their path to Brazil.
Australia’s status
Beyond World Cup qualification, Australia currently sits in the upper tier of FIFA’s women’s rankings. The Matildas’ consistent top-10 placement over the past decade — with peaks at No. 4 — reflects their strength in depth, coaching stability, and the professionalization of the A-League Women competition.
For Australian women’s football fans, the 2027 World Cup qualification is already secured. That removes one layer of anxiety from the March 2025 Trans-Tasman windows — the Matildas can approach those friendlies as calibration matches rather than must-win qualifiers.
Who is ranked no. 1 in women’s football?
As of the most recent FIFA Women’s World Rankings, the United States holds the No. 1 position globally. Spain is currently ranked No. 2, with England, France, and Germany rounding out the top five. Neither Australia nor New Zealand appears in the top five, though both occupy positions in the top 15.
Current FIFA rankings
Australia typically sits in the No. 10–12 range, while New Zealand generally occupies No. 20–22. The Football Ferns’ ranking reflects the challenges of playing consistent high-level opponents in the Oceania confederation, where New Zealand often faces weaker regional competition that doesn’t generate ranking points.
Australia and New Zealand positions
The rankings gap between the two nations has widened since the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Australia’s deeper run to the knockout rounds and their subsequent competitive matches against top-tier European and South American opponents have held their ranking steady. New Zealand’s early exit from the 2023 tournament, combined with fewer high-quality friendlies, has seen their ranking drift slightly downward.
For Trans-Tasman rivalry fans, the ranking differential explains why Australia consistently enters soccer fixtures as betting favorites. But rankings don’t capture the emotional intensity of these matches — New Zealand has upset the Matildas before, and the rivalry’s proximity often neutralizes statistical advantages.
Has New Zealand women ever won a World Cup?
Yes — New Zealand won the Women’s Cricket World Cup in 2000, the one global crown the White Ferns have claimed across all three major sports. In rugby sevens, New Zealand won Olympic gold at Rio 2016. In cricket’s T20 format, New Zealand has reached finals but not yet won the title.
Women’s Cricket World Cup history
The 2000 Women’s Cricket World Cup, held in New Zealand, remains the pinnacle of New Zealand women’s cricket achievement. The White Ferns defeated Australia in the final at Eden Park, Auckland, a victory that still defines New Zealand’s place in women’s cricket history. Since then, Australia has dominated the tournament, winning titles in 2013, 2017, and 2022.
Champions list
The most successful nations in Women’s Cricket World Cup history are Australia (7 titles), England (4), and New Zealand (1). The asymmetry is stark: Australia has won more than half of all editions since the tournament began in 1932. This dominance extends into the current cycle, where Australia enters as defending champions and New Zealand as persistent challengers.
New Zealand’s single World Cup win in women’s cricket happened at home, on a surface that suited their bowlers. The March 2025 tour in New Zealand offers another home advantage — but with Australia’s cricket machine operating at peak efficiency, history suggests the odds remain heavily against a repeat.
Comparison table: Australia Women vs New Zealand Women — head-to-head by sport
Three sports, three very different rivalry dynamics. The table below captures the core competitive picture across football, rugby, and cricket.
| Sport | Period Analyzed | Matches Played | Australia Wins | New Zealand Wins | Draws | Dominant Side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soccer (Matildas vs Ferns) | 2008–present | 15 | 12 | 3 | 0 | Australia |
| Rugby (Wallaroos vs Black Ferns) | 1994–present | 29+ (streak ongoing) | 0 | 29+ | 0 | New Zealand |
| Cricket (Southern Rivals) | 2017–present | 32 | 30 | 2 | 0 | Australia |
Trans-Tasman timeline: Australia Women vs New Zealand Women
Three decades of rivalry compressed into key moments. The timeline below tracks the most significant inflection points across the three sports.
| Date / Period | Sport | Event | Result / Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2, 1994 | Rugby | Inaugural test match in Sydney | Australia vs New Zealand Women’s first test; Wallaroos’ inaugural international |
| October 8, 2022 | Rugby | Women’s Rugby World Cup at Eden Park, Auckland | New Zealand 41–17 Australia (Wikipedia) |
| June 29, 2023 | Rugby | Pacific Four Series at Dolphin Stadium, Brisbane | New Zealand 50–0 Australia — NZ’s largest away win (50-point margin) |
| July 14, 2024 | Rugby | Laurie O’Reilly Cup at Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane | New Zealand 62–0 Australia — second consecutive blowout |
| Since 2008 | Soccer | 15 bilateral matches | Australia 12 wins, 31 total goals (PPG 2.1) |
| Since 2017 | Cricket | 32 bilateral matches | Australia 30 wins, 2 wins for New Zealand |
| March 2025 | Cricket | Australia Women tour of New Zealand | Scheduled series; White Ferns seek to improve 2–30 record |
Confirmed facts vs what’s still unclear
The research points to a clear picture in two sports, with a third showing genuine competitive balance. Here’s how the knowns and unknowns stack up.
Confirmed facts
- Australia won 12 of 15 soccer matches against New Zealand since 2008 (AiScore soccer data)
- Australia scored 31 goals across those 12 wins (average 2.1 per game) (AiScore soccer data)
- New Zealand has a 29-match rugby winning streak against Australia since September 1994 (Wikipedia rugby records)
- Australia won 30 of 32 cricket matches against New Zealand since 2017 (AiScore cricket data)
- New Zealand won the Women’s Cricket World Cup in 2000
- Australia became the first team to qualify for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027
What’s unclear
- Exact match schedule and venues for the March 2025 Australia Women cricket tour of New Zealand have not been publicly released by Cricket Australia or New Zealand Cricket
- Whether the next Wallaroos–Black Ferns rugby test is scheduled and when it will take place
- Whether New Zealand’s rugby winning streak (at 29 matches and counting) will be tested in 2025 or delayed to 2026
- The specific playing XI combinations for any upcoming Trans-Tasman matches in cricket or football
What the record says
Match reports and historical records from the Trans-Tasman rivalry provide context for the numbers. Here are the key data points drawn from verified sources.
Australia and New Zealand Women played their inaugural rugby test match on September 2, 1994 in Sydney, marking the Wallaroos’ first test — a rivalry that would stretch into an ongoing streak.
— Wikipedia (Rugby history records)
Australia Women’s cricket team averaged 188.5 runs across their 30 wins against New Zealand, with a maximum of 325 runs — revealing a scoring gap of more than 37 runs per win.
— AiScore (Cricket H2H data)
New Zealand Women’s largest home rugby victory margin against Australia is 64 points, achieved on October 22, 2016 — the most dominant performance in the rivalry’s history.
— Rugby historian analysis of match records
Summary
The Trans-Tasman women’s sports rivalry between Australia and New Zealand tells three very different stories depending on the sport. In soccer, Australia holds a commanding 12-win advantage over 15 matches, with 31 goals scored at a 2.1-goals-per-game clip. In cricket, Australia is even more dominant — 30 wins from 32 matches since 2017, averaging 188.5 runs per victory. But rugby flips the script entirely: New Zealand has won 29 consecutive tests against Australia since 1994, with blowout margins of 50 and 62 points in their most recent encounters. The upcoming Australia Women cricket tour of New Zealand in March 2025 represents New Zealand’s best near-term chance to reset the competitive narrative. For fans following the rivalry across all three sports, the imbalance makes for compelling viewing — each match carries the weight of these historical records, even when one side enters as a heavy favorite.
Related reading: Socceroos vs Japan · Wallabies vs Argentina
sports.ndtv.com, en.wikipedia.org, rugbypass.com, soccerpunter.com, rugby365.com, youtube.com
Frequently asked questions
What is the Australia women vs New Zealand women scorecard?
The most recent confirmed result is the July 14, 2024 rugby match: New Zealand Women defeated Australia Women 62–0 in the Laurie O’Reilly Cup at Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane. In cricket, the latest available data shows Australia winning 30 of 32 matches since 2017.
What are Australia women vs New Zealand women highlights?
Highlights from Trans-Tasman women’s matches are typically posted on official team social media channels (Matildas, Football Ferns, Wallaroos, Black Ferns), as well as on Fox Cricket (Australia) and Sky Sport (New Zealand) for cricket and rugby. YouTube compilations from match aggregates like Cricket Australia and NZ Cricket also capture key moments.
What is the Australia women vs New Zealand women playing 11?
Confirmed XI lineups are published 24–48 hours before each match by the respective national cricket boards (Cricket Australia, NZ Cricket) or football/rugby governing bodies. For the March 2025 cricket tour, playing 11 announcements are expected through Cricket Australia’s official channels and New Zealand Cricket’s media portal.
When is Australia vs New Zealand women’s rugby today time?
No upcoming Wallaroos–Black Ferns rugby test has been publicly scheduled as of the latest research. The 29-match winning streak means New Zealand enters any future fixture as the clear favorite. Check Stan Sport (Australia) or Sky Sport (New Zealand) broadcast schedules for confirmed dates and kick-off times.
What is the Australia women vs New Zealand women T20 schedule?
Australia Women are not currently in a scheduled T20 bilateral series against New Zealand. The next confirmed Trans-Tasman cricket encounter is the Australia Women tour of New Zealand scheduled for March 2025. Specific match dates, formats (ODI or T20), and venues will be published by Cricket Australia 4–6 weeks before the series.
How to get Australia women vs New Zealand women live score?
Live scores are available through ESPNcricinfo (cricket), SofaScore (all sports), the official FIFA women’s football app, and World Rugby’s match center. For Australian audiences, the Fox Sports app covers cricket and rugby live scores. New Zealand viewers use the Sky Sport app for real-time updates across all three sports.
What are key stats in Australia women vs New Zealand women matches?
Key stats by sport: Soccer — Australia 12 wins / 15 matches, 31 total goals (2.1 PPG); Rugby — New Zealand 29 consecutive wins since 1994, largest margin 64 points (home, 2016); Cricket — Australia 30 wins / 32 matches since 2017, average runs in wins 188.5 vs NZ’s 151.5.
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