Under the bright lights of North Harbour Stadium, the stage is set for a clash between the New Zealand Black Ferns and the USA Women’s Eagles on May 23.
As both teams wrap up the Pacific Four Series in the ramp up to the Women’s Rugby World Cup, the Black Ferns, ranked third in the world, are looking to continue their dominance, while the ninth-ranked Eagles aim to make a statement with a historic victory.
Among the standout players to watch is Ilona Maher, a former US Olympic Sevens star who has made the jump to the 15s format.
Her dynamic play and experience will be crucial for the Eagles as they face a formidable Black Ferns squad, featuring the likes of Portia Woodman-Wickliffe and Ruahei Demant.
Here’s what to know USA Women’s Eagles take on the New Zealand Black Ferns at North Harbour Stadium.
How To Watch Black Ferns Vs. USA Women’s Rugby
Black Ferns Vs. USA Women’s Rugby Kickoff Time
The Black Ferns vs. USA Women’s Eagles match begins at 11:25 p.m. ET from North Harbour Stadium in North Harbour, New Zealand.
New Zealand Black Ferns LineupKate HenwoodGeorgia PonsonbyVeisinia Mahutariki-FakaleluAlana BremnerMaiakawanakaulani RoosLiana Mikaele-Tu’uJorja MillerKaipo Olsen-BakerRisi Pouri-LaneRuahei DemantKatelyn VahaakoloTheresa SetefanoStacey WaakaPortia Woodman-WickliffeBraxton Sorenson-McGee
Substitutes: Vici-Rose Green, Awhina Tangen-Wainohu, Tanya Kalounivale, Chelsea Bremner, Kennedy Tukuafu, Maia Joseph, Hannah King, Sylvia Brunt
USA Women’s Rugby LineupHope RogersPaige StathopoulosKeia Mae SagapoluHallie TaufoouErica JarrellFreda TafunaKate ZackaryRachel JohnsonOlivia OrtizSariah IbarraCheta EmbaMcKenzie HawkinsIlona MaherEmily HenrichBulou Mataitoga
Substitutes: Kathryn Treder, Alivia Leatherman, Charli Jacoby, Rachel Ehrecke, Tahlia Brody, Cass Bargell, Nicole Heavirland, Tess Feury
New Zealand Black Ferns FixturesUSA Women’s Rugby FixturesFriday, May 23 – 10:35 p.m. ET – Black Ferns vs. USA WomenSaturday, July 19 – 5 p.m. ET – USA Women vs. Fiji WomenFriday, August 1 – 6 p.m. ET – Canada Women vs. USA WomenFriday, August 22 – 1:30 p.m. ET – England Women vs. USA WomenSaturday, August 30 – 1:30 p.m. ET – USA Women vs. WallaroosSaturday, September 6 – 7:30 a.m. ET – USA Women vs. Samoa WomenWomen’s World Rugby Rankings
Here are the top 10 of the rankings as of May 19, 2025
England 97.56Canada 89.58New Zealand 88.74France 85.92Ireland 78.78Australia 77.88Scotland 76.56Italy 75.23USA 72.05Wales 70.81Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Groups
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Here’s the full schedule of men’s international games that will be broadcast on FloRugby this summer:
June 28
11 a.m. ET: South Africa vs. Barbarians
July 4
11:35 PM ET: Māori All Blacks vs. Scotland
July 5
3:05 a.m. ET (July 5): New Zealand All Blacks vs. France11:10 a.m. ET: South Africa vs. Italy2:40 p.m. ET: Argentina vs. England
July 11
12:30 a.m. ET (July 12): NZ Black Ferns vs. Wallaroos
July 12
3:05 a.m. ET: New Zealand All Blacks vs. France11:10 a.m. ET: South Africa vs. Italy2:40 p.m. ET: Argentina vs. England
July 18
4:05 a.m. ET: Manu Samoa vs. Scotland
July 19
3:05 a.m. ET: New Zealand All Blacks vs. France11:10 a.m. ET: South Africa vs. Italy2:40 p.m. ET: Argentina vs. England
Aug. 15
TBD: South Africa vs. Australia
Aug. 22
TBD: South Africa vs. Australia
Sept. 5
10:05 p.m. ET: Manu Samoa vs. FijiTBD: Australia vs. Argentina
Sept. 6
3:05 a.m. ET: New Zealand All Blacks vs. South Africa
Sept. 12
TBD: Australia vs. Argentina
September 13
3:05 a.m. ET: New Zealand All Blacks vs. South Africa
Sept. 16
TBD: South Africa vs. Argentina
Sept. 27
1:05 a.m. ET: New Zealand All Blacks vs. Australia
Oct. 3
TBD: Australia vs. New Zealand All BlacksHow To Watch Rugby Matches In The United States On FloRugby
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