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As anticipation builds for the naming of the Black Ferns squad for Rugby World Cup 2025 this Friday, it’s worth reflecting on a remarkable historical pattern - every Women’s Rugby World Cup final to date has featured either New Zealand or England, and often both.

A blistering start earned the Black Ferns a 57-5 win in their opening Pacific Four Series international in Hamilton.

The busiest Black Ferns season outside a Rugby World Cup is over with five victories achieved in seven Tests.

The Black Ferns have bounced back from their French defeat last Saturday to trounce Wales 70-7 in their first Test in Dunedin since 1997.

Dogged France flipped their one-point loss to the Black Ferns in last year's Rugby World Cup semi-final to earn their first victory in New Zealand.

The Black Ferns coaching group of Allan Bunting, Steve Jackson, Mike Delany and Tony Christie have named an exciting 23 to take on France in their opener of the inaugural WXV1 Tournament this Saturday evening (7.00pm), in Wellington at Sky Stadium.

Ruby Tui, Iritana Hohaia and Kate Henwood have been added to the Black Ferns contracted player group for 2023, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) announced today.

The busiest season in Black Ferns history has come to an end with the Rugby World Cup, Laurie O’Reilly Cup and Pacific Four Series all in the trophy cabinet.

Success keeps coming for New Zealand's world champion Black Ferns with their impact extending to World Rugby's annual awards presented in Monaco on Monday (NZT).

Black Ferns' double try-scorer in last week's opening game against Australia, Ruby Tui, will play fullback in Sunday's Rugby World Cup game against Wales at Waitakere Stadium.