The new boss, Whitney Hansen, has announced her first training squad . The novelties pile up. A. As if we need reminding, Hansen is the only woman to lead a top-10 national side. Critical eyes will be fixed on her as a new-look squad takes shape. B. Probably for the first time a phalanx of
Black Ferns Head Coach Whitney Hansen has invited 41 players to attend training camp held in Wellington between February 16-27. The training camp will mark the start of preparations for the upcoming Pacific Four Series (PAC4) in April and serve as an opportunity for players to put their best foot forward for selection. Hansen said
Widely regarded as one of the most versatile playmakers in New Zealand, Brazier has made a significant contribution to women’s rugby during an illustrious playing career across XVs and sevens. With 44 Tests for the Black Ferns, the two-time Rugby World Cup winner became the second woman to play in four World Cups in England
Whitney Hansen’s selection as the next head coach of the Black Ferns is a huge gain for women’s rugby. She becomes the only women to run a top-10 nation in the world. This is the best possible statement of intent NZR could make, as it attempts to make up for past shortcomings. In rugby terms
Whitney Hansen has been announced as the new Black Ferns Head Coach after being appointed through to the end of 2027. Hansen succeeds Allan Bunting as the 13th Black Ferns Head Coach since Laurie O’Reilly took the reins in 1991, and second woman to hold the position after Vicky Dombroski in 1994. She will oversee
Hannah Porter, head of New Zealand High Performance, has outlined an enhanced programme for the Black Ferns and women’s rugby in general. It falls into two parts: The first comes as a result of World Rugby’s efforts to increase engagement at test level for nations lacking regular high-quality rugby. This means essentially the new WXV
Kevin Rouet is in the happy position of being able to announce an unchanged side for their clash with New Zealand They saw off Australia 46-5 last time round, and have every intention of reaching a second final after 2014. This is the squad: 1 McKINLEY HUNT 2 EMILY TUTTOSI 3 DALEAKA MENIN 4 SOPHIE
Here’s the latest from Kiwiland: Jorja Miller will miss the semi- final against Canada. The injury is unspecified, but a knee is suspect. Add to that the withdrawal of Laura Bayfield. Kiwi anxiety is calmed somewhat by the naming of co-captain, Kennedy Tukuafu, as Miller’s replacement. Layla Sa’e is brought in for Bayfield. The squad
The Black Ferns are gearing up for their final pool match of the Women’s Rugby World Cup against Ireland at Brighton and Hove Stadium on Sunday, September 7, 2.45pm BST kick-off, (Monday, September 8, 1.45am NZT). The Black Ferns coaching group has selected their match-day 23 which includes winger Ayesha Leti-I’iga who returns from an
Trailfinders have announced the signing of Black Fern, Georgia Ponsonby. A Rugby World Cup winner with New Zealand and a standout performer across both domestic and international competition, Ponsonby arrives in West London as one of the most complete forwards in the global game – a relentless ball carrier, defensive rock, and razor-sharp operator in the
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