Wallaroos feel full force of Black Ferns as losing streak stretches to 29 Tests

• New Zealand 37-12 Australia

• Captain Siokapesi Palu's injury a blow World Cup preparation

The Wallaroos threw their best shot at the Black Ferns before succumbing 37-12 in a loss compounded by an injury to captain Siokapesi Palu.

New Zealand winger Portia Woodman-Wickliffe scored three tries on her 34th birthday, her first after just 50 seconds in an ominous start on Saturday in Wellington.