Black Ferns selectors have named a strong-23 to face Australia in their first Test match of the year on home soil this Saturday afternoon in Auckland. Go Media Stadium will be the stage for women’s rugby’s historic rivalry, the O’Reilly Cup Test presented by Bupa, with a family-friendly 3.05pm kick-off time. Tickets are available here
Trailfinders have announced the signing of Ruby Tui, one of the most decorated and recognisable players in world rugby. The New Zealand international arrives at Trailfinders Sports Club with a trophy cabinet few players in the women’s game can match, headlined by a Rugby World Cup winner’s medal, an Olympic gold, and an Olympic silver,
On Saturday 15th August, the Rugby Players Association (RPA), Rugby Football Union (RFU) and JAECOO PWR hosted the first ever women’s rugby U23 Induction Day for players across all PWR clubs at the historic Rugby School. The day’s aim was to help equip the next generation of talented female rugby players with the skills required
The Black Ferns have arrived in Auckland and begin their preparations ahead of their first home Test match against Australia at Go Media Stadium on Saturday, August 22. Prop Mo’omo’oga Palu and halfback Tara Turner are unavailable for selection this week due to injury. Palu sustained a concussion, while Turner strained her hamstring during Friday
Daisy Hibbert-Jones (Loughborough Lightning) and Sophie McQueen (Gloucester-Hartpury) have been called into the Red Roses camp. The duo will join the squad today (Monday) for week three of pre-season training at the University of Nottingham. With thanks to the RFU
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 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,
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
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