New Zealand’s Black Ferns host France in the WXV Global Series at Semenoff Stadium in Whangārei on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Kickoff is set for 3:05 p.m. NZDT (UTC+13:00), or 02:05 UTC on the same Saturday. As checked October 21, the official page had not posted the match lineups, and the game had not been played, so there was no final score to report.
| Detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Competition | WXV Global Series 2026 |
| Date and kickoff | Saturday, October 24, 2026, 3:05 p.m. NZDT (UTC+13:00); 02:05 UTC |
| Venue | Semenoff Stadium, Whangārei, New Zealand |
| Team sheets | Not yet displayed on the World Rugby match page as of October 21 |
| Final score | Pending; the match is upcoming |
| Referee | Amber McLachlan |
World Rugby lists 15:05 local time and 02:05 UTC. Whangārei will be on New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13:00) on October 24. The New Zealand Government’s 2026 daylight-saving schedule says clocks move forward on September 27, placing this fixture within daylight saving. The conversion does not cross midnight: both times fall on Saturday, October 24.
As of October 21, the World Rugby fixture page says “Lineups not available yet.” It includes sections for the starting lineup and substitutes; check that match-specific page again closer to kickoff for the confirmed XV and bench. New Zealand Rugby and the French Rugby Federation may also publish their selections through official team channels.
Confirm that any team announcement is for the October 24 test at Semenoff Stadium. The three-match home series has separate fixtures, so a squad list or the Hamilton team sheet from October 17 is not the Whangārei lineup. A broader squad identifies players available for selection; a matchday sheet names the starters and replacements chosen for this test.
World Rugby also lists the officiating crew: Amber McLachlan as referee, Ella Goldsmith and Natarsha Ganley as assistant referees, Rachel Horton as TV match official, and Damon Murphy as foul-play review officer.
The Whangārei match is still upcoming as of the date checked, so its final result is not available. A 0–0 display on a pre-match page is a fixture placeholder, not a completed score. World Rugby says match statistics appear once play starts, and its fixture page includes the timeline and scoring record. After full time, use that record to confirm the final score, try scorers, conversions, cards, and substitutions.
If checking on or after October 24, refresh the official match page for the live score or confirmed result. Do not mistake a score from another New Zealand–France meeting or another test in the series for the Whangārei result.
This is the second of three Black Ferns home tests against France on New Zealand’s 2026 schedule, all within the WXV Global Series. The listed order is:
Each date has its own team sheet, venue details, officials, and result. When looking up match information, use the fixture page for the correct city and date rather than relying on a general series roster.
Whangārei District Council lists Semenoff Stadium at 51 Okara Drive, Whangārei 0148. The event notice says gates open at 2:00 p.m. NZDT (UTC+13:00), 65 minutes before kickoff. Check the council page before traveling for any updated entry information.
New Zealand Rugby says the Black Ferns’ international matches are broadcast live on Sky Sport in New Zealand. The cited fixture source does not confirm rights elsewhere, so viewers outside New Zealand should check local rugby listings.
Official references: World Rugby’s match page, Whangārei District Council’s event notice, New Zealand Rugby’s 2026 fixtures, and the New Zealand Government daylight-saving schedule.
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