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Not only were there two New Zealand rugby teams playing on Saturday night at Eden Park, but the women’s team, the Black Ferns represented their country admirably. With part of the home crowd forming early to see the women play Australia, the team performed cohesively in a Dominant Win Over Wallaroos. The Wallaroos are Australia’s women’s team, and […] READ MORE
At a time when women’s rugby needs to be counted, England and France will host the World Champion Black Ferns in the 2021 International Autumn Series. Announced by both the New Zealand Rugby and England Rugby Union(s) with an eye toward the 2022 schedule for the postponed Rugby World Cup tournament. That, as well as […] READ MORE
Women's Rugby June International series has been announced, with the Black Ferns hosting a four nations series, that will mirror Lions 2017 tour dates READ MORE
New Zealand has produced some fine rugby players, and had some great performances over 2016. The game is varied, with society today more fairly represented on the field as women take a prime position in New Zealand Rugby (NZR). The women’s game is strong, and it is time to celebrate that openly. The numbers of […] READ MORE
Hailed by World Rugby as their Team of the Year, the awards and applause continue for the Black Ferns Women’s XV. Last night, they claimed the premier teams award at the 2017 ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards. In being recognized by New Zealand (NZ) Rugby, it is yet another boost for the women’s game. They […] READ MORE
From it’s foundation, the women’s game of rugby is emerging from the shadow of the traditional viewpoint. Not an unnecessary distraction, not the realm of ‘tom boys’ and certainly not for the fainthearted. The Farah Palmer Cup women’s national provincial rugby competition is fierce, well contested and the perfect testing ground for new talent. Expanded […] READ MORE
With the fortune of a Pool with (all due respect given) only one demanding match, the New Zealand Black Ferns team can build into the 2017 tournament with a positive outlook. Can they progress? The chances are high, but in any tournament 'first you must get through pool play'. And every other side will be searching to take that 'big scalp' home. READ MORE
While any member of a team would normally commit to an entire season, it appears that the interests of competing at the pinnacle of rugby - the Women’s Rugby World Cup to be played in Ireland, in August - is a big carrot for many of the current Black Ferns sevens side. Select players were named part of a wider training squad of 51 (announced in February) and each now find themselves having to abandon the 'Sevens Sisters' to try-out for a team to be selected to play in June fixtures. READ MORE
NZ Rugby in Early Preparations for 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup whilst the northern hemisphere sides prepare with the Womens Six Nations READ MORE
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