WATCH REPLAY: Black Ferns v Black Ferns XV in Upper Hutt

Black Ferns

11/08/2026By: Belinda Forward

Catch a full replay below as the Black Ferns continued preparations for their upcoming international campaign, taking on the Black Ferns XV at Maidstone Sport Hub in Upper Hutt.

The match kicked off at 3.30pm and the action was livestreamed live and free on the Black Ferns YouTube channel

This was the second time the two teams have met following a thrilling trial match in Whangarei last year. The re-match provided an important hit-out for the Black Ferns ahead of a busy period of international rugby . There were rolling substitutions, giving the squad an opportunity to build combinations and valuable match minutes.

The Black Ferns next match is their Laurie O'Reilly Cup Test against Australia at Go Media Stadium Mt Smart on Saturday 22 August before the squad travels to South Africa for a one-off Test as part of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tour.