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New Zealand beat battling Spain with 13 players

New Zealand beat battling Spain with 13 players

Summary

New Zealand's women's rugby team defeated Spain 54-8 in their opening match of the Women's Rugby World Cup. Despite being reduced to 13 players due to injuries, New Zealand scored multiple tries against Spain, who put up a strong effort. The match was part of Pool C, and New Zealand aims to win their seventh World Cup title.

Key Facts

  • New Zealand won 54-8 against Spain in the Women's Rugby World Cup opening match.
  • New Zealand played with only 13 players for the last 17 minutes due to injuries.
  • Jorja Miller scored two tries and had a standout performance in her World Cup debut.
  • Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, coming out of retirement, scored her 21st World Cup try.
  • New Zealand aims to extend their record with a seventh World Cup title.
  • Spain scored a try in the final moments despite New Zealand's player disadvantage.
  • New Zealand's next match is against Japan, and Spain will face Ireland in their upcoming game.
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