The Kiwi Ferns shook off a slow start against France to record a 46-0 shutout victory in their opening game of the Women's World Cup.
Halfback Raecene McGregor, this season's NRLW Dally M Medal winner, was the standout player for New Zealand, setting up three tries and handling most of the general play kicking.
It took the Kiwi Ferns 23 minutes to get going, as they struggled to break down a stubborn French line, but once that happened the tries came thick and fast for coach Ricky Henry's side.
New Zealand scored four first-half tries, two of which were converted, for a 20-0...