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
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
The remaining two fixtures of the Pacific Four Series has been revealed by hosts USA Rugby, with the Black Ferns playing matches in Sacramento and Kansas City, USA. The Black Ferns’ schedule will start against the Women Eagles at Heart Health Park with kick-off on Saturday, April 11, 4.00pm PT (Sunday, April 12, 11.00am NZT).
The Black Ferns will travel to the north of Queensland in Australia for a historic Test match against the Wallaroos in April, the first to be played between the two sides on ANZAC Day. Hosted by Sunshine Coast Stadium, the evening Test will take place on Saturday, April 25 at 9.45pm NZT/7.45pm AEST kick-off, uniting
Tour to travel New Zealand from North to South Whangārei, Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch to host games throughout September 2027 Travel packages available from May 2026 and general admission tickets on sale late 2026 The first-ever Howden British & Irish Lions Women’s Series to New Zealand has taken a major step forward, with fixture dates, oppositions, cities and host venues now revealed. Fans from New Zealand, the UK, and across
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
Ardie Savea’s dominant performances across the rugby season have been reflected in the New Zealand Rugby Awards, with the 32-year-old acknowledged as the best player in the country in 2025. In the season where he brought up his 100th Test, Savea has been named as the Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of the Year and
In an exciting development for global rugby fans, Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry is set to feature a double-header, with the Black Ferns and Springbok Women joining the tour ahead of the third Test in Johannesburg. Alongside the traditional four-Test series the premier women’s teams of each nation will now showcase their own rivalry. The additional marquee
News that France will tour Aotearoa for a 3-test series next October is a first welcome sign of the advances the Global Series can bring. The tour will mean a great deal to both nations. The Black Ferns have become increasingly aware of their need for more quality test matches. Their annual home & away
Fresh off meeting France in the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup bronze final, the Black Ferns will welcome the French side back to Aotearoa New Zealand for a blockbuster three-Test home series in 2026, as part of the new WXV Global Series. The series headlines a four-match home schedule that will take international rugby to fans nationwide, with Tests being played
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