The Blues are the 2026 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki champions, claiming a dramatic 28 – 21 victory over Matatū with a match-winning try in the 80th minute at One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch. Played in front of over 10,000 fans, the Grand Final was an arm wrestle from start to finish, with neither side
Jorja Miller has re-committed to the Black Ferns Sevens and New Zealand Rugby through to the end of 2029. The reigning back-to-back World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year and 2024 Kel Tremain Memorial New Zealand Rugby Player of the Year said she was as motivated now as when she signed her first contract as
Black Ferns co-captain Kennedy Tukuafu will be sidelined for the 2026 Test season after sustaining a hamstring injury while playing for Chiefs Manawa against Hurricanes Poua on 27 June. Following specialist assessment, the injury was confirmed as a hamstring tear requiring surgical repair. Tukuafu will undergo surgery this week before beginning her recovery and rehabilitation.
New Zealand lost three wickets without scoring to slip to 70 for three. Sophie Devine blasted 30 from 14 balls as England were set the joint highest chase at World Cups. Wyatt-Hodge’s 89 not out anchors England’s comfortable innings. Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates and Lea Tahuhu play their final game for the White Ferns. Defending
While New Zealand could be out of the tournament before they face England on Saturday evening, captain Amelia Kerr believes her side have nothing to lose against the hosts. New Zealand currently sit in third place, two points behind the West Indies, who face bottom side Ireland in Bristol at 14:30 local time, while the
From Wellington to London and back home again, Black Ferns fans have plenty of opportunities to get behind the team in a massive second half of the year, with all fixture dates, kick-off times and venues now confirmed. The schedule features an added fixture against the Black Ferns XV at Maidstone Park in Wellington, which is shaping up to be an exciting Friday afternoon of women’s rugby. The match will be open
Black Ferns lock Maiakawanakaulani Roos has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby and the Blues through to the end of 2029. The 24-year-old’s new contract locks in one of the Black Ferns most experienced and durable players, and with 41 Test caps already the ninth most capped Black Fern of all time. “Representing the Black Ferns
Darcey Carter hit unbeaten 72, but Scotland’s semi-final dreams ended with their third defeat. Izzy Sharp and Brooke Halliday put on 101 as New Zealand beat Scotland to keep semi-final hopes alive. Two wickets from Kathryn Bryce had earlier seen the White Ferns fall to 26 for three. Izzy Sharp’s maiden T20I half-century fired New
Orla Prendergast and Cara Murray both finished with figures of two for 26 as New Zealand struggled early and were restricted to 140 for six Prendergast (59) and captain Gaby Lewis (58) put on a 110-run partnership to put Ireland in control during the chase But Amelia Kerr took two wickets to check Ireland’s momentum and New Zealand
Nilakshika Silva delivers masterclass with unbeaten 54 to complete chase New Zealand made 150 for six batting first as Amelia Kerr and Sophie Devine scored 45 apiece Sri Lanka battled back from 55 for four to chase it down A brilliant unbeaten half-century from Nilakshika Silva saw Sri Lanka complete a spectacular chase and claim
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