Black Ferns hooker Atlanta Lolohea has been ruled out of the match against Black Ferns XV this Friday afternoon due to concussion. Georgia Ponsonby will now play at starting hooker, while lock Maama Mo’onia Vaipulu has been called into the side and will come off the bench. With thanks to New Zealand Rugby
The Black Ferns and the Black Ferns XV teams have been named for this Friday afternoon’s match at Maidstone Sports Park, Upper Hutt in Wellington. Kicking off at 3.30pm, the match allows for additional substitutions with each team carrying extended squads. The fixture serves as an opportunity for the Black Ferns XV to face quality
The pools have been confirmed for the men’s and women’s rugby sevens competitions at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, with 16 teams set to compete for medals in Senegal. Rugby sevens will return to the Youth Olympic Games for the third time when some of the world’s most promising young players take to the
The Black Ferns XV squad to play the Black Ferns at Maidstone Sports Park in Upper Hutt, Wellington has been announced by Head Coach Blair Baxter and his Assistant Coaches Kelly Brazier, Carla Hohepa and Charmaine McMenamin. The 25-strong squad will assemble on Sunday, 9 August to prepare for a one-off fixture against the Black
Black Ferns Head Coach Whitney Hansen and Assistants Tony Christie, Riki Flutey and Simon Kneebone have announced a 31-player strong squad for the remainder of 2026. The squad is intended to remain the same for their upcoming match against Black Ferns XV and the remaining eight Tests; the O’Reilly Cup presented by Bupa against Australia,
Cincinnati native Peyton Stearns fought off competition from five other WTA Tour stars on Saturday to win the first all-women’s Red Bull BassLine event before 2,000 fans at the Cincinnati Open as fellow American Emma Navarro hailed the success of the fun tennis format and talked about her journey to the top. How it all
The 2026-27 Subway® Players Cup League Phase fixtures have now been confirmed. Previously known as the Subway® Women’s League Cup, the competition was recently renamed as the Subway® Players Cup, with a format change to a League Phase and a Knockout Phase. From the upcoming season onwards, the first stage of the competition will see
London Summer Walk returns this August taking thousands through the capital and raising more than £250k for charity Thousands of walkers are expected to take to the streets of the capital on Saturday 22 August as the London Summer Walk returns, offering a fresh way to explore the capital’s lesser‑known historic corners and iconic riverside
Ellie Kildunne will return to the Stoop in the very first week of the JAECOO PWR season while Sale Sharks’ incoming Gloucester Hartpury contingent welcome their former team in Round 1. The fixture release has thrown up a host of familiar faces doing battle with their former clubs in the opening round of the 2026/27
This new position is intended to be held by former players of significant standing who can bring their experience, credibility and profile to the RPA’s work. Danny and Sue’s advice to the RPA team will inform its leadership and decision making, as well as reinforcing its connection to retired players. They will both advise the
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