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Baxter to lead Black Ferns XV coaching team
Blair Baxter has been confirmed as the Black Ferns XV Head Coach for 2026-2027 alongside a trio of Black Ferns greats in Assistant Coaches Kelly Brazier, Carla Hohepa and Charmaine McMenamin.
2 hours ago


Black Ferns co-captain Tukuafu out injured
Black Ferns co-captain Kennedy Tukuafu will miss the remainder of the international season after sustaining a hamstring injury.
Jul 6


Black Ferns to face England in big season
The Black Ferns are set to play England for the first time in nearly two years as part of the WXV Global Series.
Jun 24


Super Rugby Aupiki round one teams named
Rugby Aupiki returns with double-defending champions the Blues the leading contender again but there's plenty of competition from Hurricanes Poua plus previous winners the Chiefs Manawa and Matatū.
Jun 11


Du Plessis re-signs to NZ Zealand Rugby til 2029
Black Ferns and Matatū midfielder Amy Du Plessis has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby hrough to the end of 2029.
Jun 9


Black Ferns Sevens suffer shock loss to Australia
The Black Ferns Sevens have been stunned by Australia in the semifinals of the latest World Series tournament in Spain.
Jun 1


Black Ferns continue unbeaten record over Wallaroos
The Black Ferns have continued their record of never losing to Australia. The accounted for the Wallaroos 40 to 5 to claim the Pacific Four Series on the Sunshine Coast.
Apr 26


Black Ferns one new cap for Wallaroos clash
Black Ferns selectors have made four changes to the side that beat Canada in Kansas City last weekend, for Saturday's historic clash against Australia.
Apr 23


Black Ferns surge clear in second half
The Black Ferns have come back strong to put away their World Cup semifinal loss to Canada last year with a stunning victory today in their Pacific Four Series clash in Kansas City, Missouri.
Apr 18


Black Ferns stick with same XV to face Canada
The Black Ferns side has been named to face Canada this Saturday in Kansas City in their second game of the of Pacific Four Series.
Apr 16


Black Ferns put away USA in Sacramento
Triple tries to winger Mererangi Paul has helped take the Black Ferns to a 48-15 victory in their opening Pacific Four match in Sacramento.
Apr 12


Hansen selects three newbies for Black Ferns vs USA
Three players are likely to make their debuts for the Black Ferns in Sunday's Pacific Four game against United States in Sacramento, California.
Apr 10


Super Rugby Aupiki squads confirmed for 2026
The Super Rugby Aupiki 2026 squads have been named for the competitions fifth season starting June 23.
Apr 9


Bremner injured, Taylor comes into Black Ferns
Veteran lock Chelsea Bremner has been ruled out of the Pacific Four Series with injury with potential debutant Sam Taylor will join the Black Ferns squad and her replacement.
Apr 3


Teenager Sorensen-McGee extends NZR contract
Braxton Sorensen-McGee's ambitions across both sevens and 15s have been factored into the two-year extension she's signed with New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2027
Mar 31


Whitney Hansen names first Black Ferns squad
A few new names and a couple missing from Whitney Hansen's first Black Ferns squad with 30-players selected for next month's Pacific Four Series (PAC4) in the United States and Australia.
Mar 24


Black Ferns Vancouver 7s winners, ABs struggle
An injury-hit Black Ferns Sevens side have scored a hard fought victory over Australia in the Vancouver Sevens final as the two nations continue to meet in finals.
Mar 9


Black Ferns first 2026 training squad named
Black Ferns Head Coach Whitney Hansen has invited 41 players to attend training camp held in Wellington between February 16-27.
Feb 13


Black Ferns to face Wallaroos on ANZAC Day
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.
Jan 29


Black Ferns vs Lions venues confirmed
The first-ever 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.
Jan 23
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