{
  "id": 10020426,
  "title": "Zoe Harrison’s last-gasp intercept try seals England win over Black Ferns in WXV rugby",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/zoe-harrisons-last-gasp-intercept-try-seals-england-win-over-black",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T16:45:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/09/26/zoe-harrisons-last-gasp-intercept-try-seals-england-win-over-black-ferns-in-wxv-rugby"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling WXV women's rugby match at Twickenham on Saturday, England emerged victorious with a final score of 26-19 over their archrival New Zealand. The decisive moment came in the 81st minute when Zoe Harrison intercepted Amy du Plessis, preventing a Black Ferns try and sealing the win for England.\n\nEngland, on a 40-match unbeaten run, had looked poised for a second consecutive draw after finishing with Canada in a 26-26 draw earlier in the week. However, unlike Canada, the No. 2-ranked Black Ferns opted for victory instead of a draw in the 81st minute from their 22.\n\nThe Black Ferns dominated possession and territory throughout the game, leading 12-7 at halftime. However, their inability to capitalize on numerous chances proved costly. England's forward Kaipo Olsen-Baker and winger Ayesha Leti-I’iga made significant impacts with their runs, while the Red Roses were spearheaded by No. 8 Maddie Feaunati and captain Megan Jones.\n\nEngland took an early lead when fullback Ellie Kildunne intercepted Braxton Sorensen-McGee and gifted winger Claudia Moloney-MacDonald her fourth try this month. New Zealand attempted a comeback, spending 10 minutes in England's half, but ultimately wasted the opportunity until du Plessis managed to kick the ball into empty space and score a try, leaving everyone in pursuit.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "England defeats Black Ferns 26-19 in WXV women's rugby match",
    "Zoe Harrison intercepts Amy du Plessis in 81st minute",
    "England's 40-match unbeaten run continues"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}