There’s nothing else that you can say about it. It will be bad news for Women’s rugby fans if the Rugby World Cup 2021 is postponed. That is across the board, women or men because any Rugby World Cup postponed is disappointing. That is from the athlete’s point of view. From stakeholders to the organizer’s […] READ MORE
Tag: Dr Farah Palmer
Women’s Rugby ‘rule the World’ at ASB Rugby Awards
The theme is now more common. It happens more often. And after the ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards, the proof is that Women’s rugby is taking over the rugby world. Evidenced best last night, when Kendra Cocksedge claimed the Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of the Year award at the ASB Awards evening, held in Auckland. […] READ MORE
Women’s Rugby World Champions to finally host Cup tournament in NZ
After many years of dominance on the field, finally, the Women’s Rugby World Champions are to finally host the World Cup tournament, in their backyard of New Zealand. Set to host the 2021 tournament, it was the honour of former-Black Ferns captain Dr Farah Palmer (see main picture) to lead the New Zealand Rugby campaign to host […] READ MORE
‘Wahine Round’ of Farah Palmer Cup/Mitre 10 Cup celebrate milestone for Women
125 years ago, New Zealand led the world in recognizing women, when the government of the day legalized the rights of women, to vote. A formalization of the growing suffragette movement, which this weekend will be celebrated in New Zealand Rugby. The very first ‘Wahine Round’ of Farah Palmer Cup and Mitre 10 Cup fixtures will highlight […] READ MORE
Black Ferns looking to Win on and off the Field
With several Test matches coming up, and three more International fixtures secured in 2018, the New Zealand Black Ferns are looking to Win on and off the Field. The news is looking good all around for women’s rugby in New Zealand [and across the globe]. A popular side, they have just played a women’s-version of […] READ MORE
Black Ferns ‘past and present’ players to all be Officially Capped
In news that continues the importance of the women's rugby movement, the Black Ferns 'past and present' players are to all be officially Capped in a series of ceremonies by New Zealand Rugby. This is to both celebrate the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup victory, but also timed for an reunion of the 1998 winning Black Ferns XV side READ MORE
Sir Michael Jones a progressive placement on the NZ Rugby board
The appointment of Sir Michael Jones is a progressive placement on the NZ Rugby board that has been well received. The former All Black is both a respected rugby-mind, but also a figure who could proceed a 'change of the guard' at the rugby headquarters. One that is more inclusive, and respectful of all stakeholders READ MORE
New Appointments by NZ Rugby continue Women’s Representation
Recent announcements by the New Zealand Rugby union and the Chiefs Super Rugby franchise have shown the tremendous advances and recognition, that women’s representation is receiving in rugby administration. With the activity in this subject; including the positive messages of Women’s rugby and the successes of the Black Ferns women’s rugby team, it is no […] READ MORE
World Cup Title Number Five: What Changes for Women’s Rugby in NZ
After the New Zealand Black Ferns rugby team achieved their fifth World Championship in 20 years, the plaudits and respect is well deserved. They; along with all the competing teams in Ireland, are enjoying a wave of support in the game. And one would hope that Women’s rugby in NZ can replicate that support. Like […] READ MORE
Farah Palmer Joins NZR Board & the Rugby Awards 2016
In a fundamental change to the standard make-up of the New Zealand Rugby (NZR) board, former Black Ferns women’s team captain Dr Farah Palmer has been elected to represent women for the first time. With a view toward improved equity, as Farah Palmer joins NZR board it will influence the common perception of the boards […] READ MORE