New Zealand vs France Women Predictions - New Zealand set to beat France and secure third-place

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 25 Sep 2025

Brad Newcomb 25 Sep 2025

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NZ have 4 wins from their last 5 matches.
NZ recorded a 24-point win over France in 2024.
France have lost 2 of last 3 vs NZ.
NZ favoured to cover the handicap.

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New Zealand have had success against France in recent matchups (Getty Images)

New Zealand vs France Women Predictions

New Zealand vs France Women Predictions
Head to Head
New Zealand Women Form
New Zealand Women Team News & Injuries
France Women Form
France Women Team News & Injuries

New Zealand had no answer in their Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final defeat but have enjoyed recent success against France. France fell short in their previous match but have shown solid form throughout the tournament.

New Zealand have won 4 of their last 5 fixtures.
New Zealand beat France by 24 points in 2024.
France have won 4 of their last 5 matches.
France have lost 2 of their 3 meetings against New Zealand.

Head to Head

France have the advantage with four victories to two against New Zealand in six meetings.

New Zealand Women Form

New Zealand scored a converted try in the first half against Canada in their Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final clash last weekend, but conceded four tries and two conversions to trail 24-7 at the break.

New Zealand added two tries and a conversion in the second half but couldn't bridge the points gap, losing 34-19 to Canada.

Earlier in the tournament, New Zealand thrashed Spain 54-8, Japan 62-19, and Ireland 40-0 in Pool C, and defeated South Africa 46-17 in the quarter-finals.

New Zealand were unable to defend their title but will be confident heading into the third-place playoff against France, having won two of their last three encounters.

New Zealand Women Team News & Injuries

Tanya Kalounivale, Liana Mikaele-Tu'u, and Braxton Sorensen-McGee scored a try each against Canada last weekend.

Renee Holmes and Braxton Sorensen-McGee each kicked over a conversion in the match.

Forwards: Kate Henwood, Awhina Tangen-Wainohu, Chryss Viliko, Atlanta Lolohea, Vici-Rose Green, Georgia Ponsonby, Tanya Kalounivale, Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu, Amy Rule, Laura Bayfield, Alana Bremner, Chelsea Bremner, Maiakawanakaulani Roos, Liana Mikaele-Tu’u, Jorja Miller, Kaipo Olsen-Baker, Layla Sae, Kennedy Tukuafu

Backs: Iritana Hohaia, Maia Joseph, Risaleaana Pouri-Lane, Kelly Brazier, Ruahei Demant, Logo-I-Pulotu, Lemapu-Atai’i, Sylvia Brunt, Amy du Plessis, Theresa Setefano, Stacey Waaka, Renee Holmes, Ayesha Leti-I’iga, Braxton Sorensen-McGee, Katelyn Vahaakolo, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe

France Women Form

France kept the scoring low in the first half against England in their Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final match last weekend, dotting down over the try line once to trail 7-5 at the break.

France scored two tries and a conversion in the second half but conceded four converted tries to lose 35-17 to England.

Before that result, France defeated Italy 24-0, Brazil 84-4, and South Africa 57-10 in Pool D, and Ireland 18-13 in the quarter-finals.

France have been in solid form during the tournament but face a tricky test against New Zealand, having lost to them by 24 points in 2024.

France Women Team News & Injuries

Nassira Konde scored a brace against England.

Kelly Arbey crossed the try line once last weekend.

Morgane Bourgeois slotted a conversion in the match.

Forwards: Manon Bigot, Agathe Gérin, Élisa Riffonneau, Makarita Baleinadogo, Rose Bernadou, Yllana Brosseau, Annaëlle Deshayes, Assia Khalfaoui, Madoussou Fall, Manaé Feleu, Hina Ikahehegi, Axelle Berthoumieu, Léa Champon, Khoudedia Cissokho, Charlotte Escudero, Teani Feleu, Taïna Maka, Marie Morland, Séraphine Okemba

Backs: Pauline Bourdon Sansus, Alexandra Chambon, Carla Neisen, Carla Arbez, Lina Queyroi, Lina Tuy, Nassira Konde, Gaby Vernier, Kelly Arbey, Joanna Grisez, Marine Ménager, Émilie Boulard, Morgane Bourgeois