LIVE: Wallaroos celebrate 100th Test against Black Ferns in Auckland

Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 1:29 AM
Nick Wasiliev
by Nick Wasiliev

The Wallaroos will be out to make and create history as they face the Black Ferns in Auckland.

The game marks their 100th, going back to the inaugural match in 1994.

Watch every second of the Wallaroos 100th Test live and on demand via Stan Sport.

Alysia Lefau-Fakaosilea makes her return to the Wallaroos, ending a seven-year absence, as a host of Sevens stars from their World Champions campaign have been named.

This includes Maddison Levi, one of two potential debutants alongside former Black Fern Pia Tapsell, who will become the first to play for both teams.

As for the Black Ferns, they will be determined to protect their perfect record against the Aussies, which stems back to that very first game.

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BLACK FERNS v WALLAROOS TEAMS

BLACK FERNS (1-15): Chryss Viliko, Georgia Ponsonby, Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakaleu, Maiakawanakaulani Roos, Maama Mo’onia Vaipulu, Liana Mikaele-Tu’u, Elinor-Plum King, Kaipo Olsen-Barker, Maia Joseph, Ruahei Demant (cap), Ayesha Leti-l’iga, Sylvia Blunt, Amy du Plessis, Mererangi Paul, Braxton Sorensen-McGee

Replacements: Vici-Rose Green, Maddi Robinson, Santo Taumata, Amarante Sititi, Mia Anderson, Ariana Bayler, Hannah King, Shyrah Tuliau-Tua’a

WALLAROOS (1-15): Brianna Hoy, Tania Naden, Eva Karpani, Kaitlan Leaney, Michaela Leonard, Siokapesi Palu Sekona (cap), Piper Duck, Tia Hinds, Waiaria Ellis, Desiree Miller, Cecilia Smith, Alysia Lefau-Fakaosilea, Maya Stewart, Faitala Moleka

Replacements: Brittany Merlo, Allana Sikimeti, Bridie O’Gorman, Pia Tapsell, Emily Chancellor, Samantha Wood, Bienne Terita, Maddison Levi.

Referee: Maggie Cogger-Orr (NZR)

Assistant Referees: Amber McLachlan & Jess Ling (RA)

TMO: Estelle Whaiapu (NZR) 

HOW TO WATCH BLACK FERNS v WALLAROOS

The Wallaroos' clash with the Black Ferns will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport and the Nine Network

Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 12:30 pm with kickoff expected at 1:05 pm.

The game will also be shown on free-to-air television on 9Gem, with coverage beginning at 12:30 pm

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