Kiwi Ferns beat Jillaroos 26-16

Correspondent

New Zealand have backed up their January win over Australia with a 10-point victory over the Jillaroos in Newcastle.

The Kiwi Ferns led the Aussie women’s side at half-time 12-6.

They powered ahead in the second half, with three tries to wrap up the win.

Jillaroo winger Karina Brown scored a double for Australia.

NZ fullback Sarina Fiso also got a double and hooker Krystal Rota crossed for a try in the 26-16 victory.