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Remaining Black Ferns 2026 fixtures confirmed

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Black Ferns fans have plenty of opportunities to get behind the team in a massive second half of 2026, with fixtures and venues now confirmed.

Black Ferns XV match added to Black Ferns schedule

The schedule features an added fixture against the Black Ferns XV at Maidstone Park in Wellington, which is shaping up to be an exciting Friday afternoon of women’s rugby. 

The match will be open to fans to attend free of charge, along with a dedicated livestream on blackferns.com and Black Ferns YouTube.

Black Ferns O'Reilly Cup and WXV global series

As previously announced, the Black Ferns will then travel up to Auckland for the second O’Reilly Cup match of the year, presented by Bupa v Australia at Go Media Stadium, before travelling to Johannesburg to meet with South Africa as part of the All Blacks v Springboks double-header. 

The European leg of the WXV Global Series includes clashes with France in Lyon, followed by Scotland in Edinburgh before taking on England at Allianz Stadium. 

The Black Ferns then return home to a highly anticipated three-Test series against France, giving fans in Hamilton, Whangārei and Christchurch a chance to back the team on home soil, with tickets on sale from Wednesday, July 29. 

All international matches will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sport. Tickets available to purchase here, with WXV home series going on public 29th July.

Remaining 2026 Black Ferns schedule:

Black Ferns v Black Ferns XV 

  • Black Ferns v Black Ferns XV, Friday August 14, Maidstone Park, Upper Hutt, 3.30pm NZT.

O’Reilly Cup, presented by Bupa

  • Black Ferns v Australia, Saturday August 22, Go Media Stadium, Auckland, 3.05pm NZT (as previously announced) - tickets available here.

 

South Africa double-header 

  • Black Ferns v South Africa, Saturday September 5, FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, 2.00pm SAST (Sunday September 6, 12.00am NZT).

WXV Global Series (Away) 

  • Black Ferns v France, Saturday September 12, Matmut Stadium Gerland, Lyon, 5.45pm CEST (Sunday September 13, 3.45am NZT).
  • Black Ferns v Scotland, Saturday September 19, Hive Stadium, Edinburgh, 5.10pm BST (Sunday September 20, 4.10am NZT).
  • Black Ferns v England, Saturday September 26, Allianz Stadium, London, 3.00pm BST (Sunday September 27, 2.00am NZT).

WXV Global Series (Home) 

  • Black Ferns v France, Saturday October 17, FMG Stadium, Hamilton, 3.05pm NZT.
  • Black Ferns v France, Saturday October 24, Semenoff Stadium, Whangārei, 3.05pm NZT. 
  • Black Ferns v France, October 31, One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, 7.10pm NZT.
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