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.

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.

The Black Ferns have won the bronze play-off at the Women's Rugby World Cup, surviving a late French comeback for a 42-26 win at Twickenham

Reigning world champions the Black Ferns recovered from a slow start to defeat a intense and innovative South Africa side to secure their place in the Women's Rugby World Cup semifinals

The New Zeland selectors have confirmed a 33-player squad for the upcoming July matches against Black Ferns XV (trial) and Australia (Test), the last games on home soil for 2025. .

The Blues are Super Rugby Aupiki champions for the first time after an improbable 24-18 victory over Chiefs Manawa.