Wales shift it wide to Joyce but NZ win the penalty at the breakdown

Wales attack the short side through Evans over halfway

Wales look to get a maul going

Out wide to Woodman on the right but she's taken into touch for a Welsh throw

Strong carry from Savage

Snowsill gets the match underway for Wales

Anthems concluded and kickoff is just moments away

The sides are out on the field, anthems to follow

Welcome to Ultimate Rugby's coverage of the 2017 Womens Rugby World Cup. Four time champions New Zealand and Wales square off to open their campaigns in this Pool A encounter, with Canada and Hong Kong making up the rest of the pool.