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New Zealand Beat France to Claim Bronze at Women’s Rugby World Cup

The defeat denies France a return to the world top three, marking Marine Ménager’s final cap.

Overview

  • The Black Ferns won 42-26 at Twickenham, finishing six tries to four in a clinical display.
  • France end the tournament in fourth place, their lowest World Cup finish since 2010.
  • A victory would have restored France to the top three of the World Rugby rankings, but the loss ends that bid.
  • Marine Ménager played her last match for Les Bleues, closing out her international career.
  • England face Canada in the final later at a sold-out Twickenham, with organisers citing more than 440,000 tickets sold for the tournament.