Katelyn Vaha'akolo of the Black Ferns scores a try (file photo). Photo: Joe Toth/ActionPress
The Black Ferns have kicked off their international season with a win, defeating the Wallaroos 38-12 in Newcastle.
The New Zealanders were up 26-0 shortly after halftime, Australia came back strongly in the second forty, but the Ferns had already done enough to retain the Laurie O'Reilly Cup.
Winger Ayesha Leti-I'iga and debutant Braxton Sorensen-McGee both bagged doubles in the victory.
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