The Black Ferns coaching group have named their match-day 23, to play Ireland in their opening Test of the WXV1 Tournament at BC Place, Vancouver. Live on Sky Sport NZ: Monday 30 September, Black Ferns v Ireland, 3.00pm (NZST). Black Ferns team to play Ireland is (Test caps in brackets); 1. Marcelle Parkes (6) 2.
The Black Ferns coaching group have today named an exciting 30-player squad for their highly anticipated end of year tour where they will play England at Twickenham, before venturing to Canada for WXV1 in September. The much-anticipated return of talented 21-Test winger Ayesha Leti-I’iga and 23 Test co-captain Kennedy Simon are highlights of the experienced
Black Ferns co-captain Kennedy Simon has extended her contract with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Black Ferns through to 2028. The contract is the longest commitment signed by a women’s fifteens player in New Zealand, with Black Ferns fifteens professional contracts introduced in 2018. Since her debut for the Black Ferns against the USA
Black Ferns coaches have gone for consistency and experience, in their 30-strong squad named ahead of their upcoming O’Reilly Cup Test in Australia. The Black Ferns team is (Age/Super Club/Province/Test caps): Loosehead Props Aldora Itunu (32, Blues, Auckland, 26) Chryss Viliko (23, Blues, Auckland, 5) Phillipa Love (34, Matatū, Canterbury, 27) Hookers Atlanta Lolohea (21,
The Black Ferns coaching group have named their match-day squad of 23, featuring three debutants to play USA in their opening Test of the Pacific Four Series at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton on Saturday 11 May, kick-off at 2.05pm. Black Ferns team to play USA is (Test caps in brackets); 1. Kate Henwood (4)
As the 2024 Super Aupiki concludes, New Zealand Rugby has announced the 40 recipients of new contracts. They are: Alana Bremner, Aldora Itunu, Amy du Plessis, Amy Rule, Ariana Bayler, Atlanta Lolohea, Ayesha Leti-I’iga, Awhi Tangen-Wainohu, Charmaine Smith, Chelsea Bremner, Chryss Viliko, Georgia Ponsonby, Grace Steinmetz, Hannah King, Iritana Hohaia, Joanah Ngan Woo, Kahlia Awa,
Five players receive first-time contracts Aldora Itunu returns to Black Ferns after birth of first child Talent continues to flourish within the Black Ferns programme as the squad continues to build toward Rugby World Cup 2025. This year’s contracted group features five exciting new players following standout performances across Sky Super Rugby Aupiki. Atlanta Lolohea
An epic series of afternoon kick-offs in Hamilton, Christchurch and Auckland will be a feature of the Black Ferns Pacific Four Series schedule as they set out to defend their title in 2024. The Black Ferns will start their Pacific Four Series against USA at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton on Saturday 11 May at
The All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens have welcomed young talent into their programmes with their 2024 season is in full swing. Jayden Keelan (Manawatu) and Justine McGregor (Wellington) are the newest faces to move to the sevens base in Mt Maunganui. 21-year-old Keelan joins the sevens programme by way of Manawatu, where he
The Black Ferns will kick off their 2024 Test calendar with three home Tests against USA, Canada and Australia as they look to defend their Pacific Four Series title before heading to Australia for a potential O’Reilly Cup decider. Pacific Four Series host cities, venues and kick off times in New Zealand, USA and Australia
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