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Black Ferns reveal February training camp invitees player list

Black Ferns Head Coach Whitney Hansen has invited 41 players to attend training camp held in Wellington between February 16-27.
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Kelly Brazier announces retirement from international rugby

Black Ferns legend Kelly Brazier has today announced her retirement from international rugby.
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Pacific Four Series fixtures in USA confirmed for Black Ferns

The remaining two fixtures of the Pacific Four Series has been revealed by hosts USA Rugby, with the Black Ferns playing matches in Sacramento and Kansas City, USA.
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Black Ferns to meet Wallaroos in historic ANZAC Day fixture

The Black Ferns will travel to the north of Queensland in Australia for a historic Test match against the Wallaroos in April, the first to be played between the two sides on ANZAC Day.
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Fixtures announced for historic Howden British & Irish Lions Women’s Series to New Zealand in 2027

The first-ever Howden British & Irish Lions Women’s Series to New Zealand has taken a major step forward, with fixture dates, oppositions, cities and host venues now revealed.
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26 things to look forward to in 2026

From blockbuster Tests and new competitions to emerging stars and historic milestones, 2026 shapes as a huge year for New Zealand rugby.
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Whitney Hansen announced as Black Ferns Head Coach

Whitney Hansen has been announced as the new Black Ferns Head Coach after being appointed through to the end of 2027.
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Rugby's Greatest Rivalry just got greater

In an exciting development for global rugby fans, Rugby's Greatest Rivalry is now set to feature a double-header, with the Black Ferns and Springbok Women joining the tour ahead of the third Test in Johannesburg.
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Black Ferns set for trois-Test showdown as France returns to Aotearoa in 2026

Fresh off meeting France in the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup bronze final, the Black Ferns will welcome the French side back to Aotearoa New Zealand for a blockbuster three-Test home series in 2026, as part of the new WXV Global Series.
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All Blacks Duo, Four Black Ferns Shine in 2025 World Rugby Dream Teams

Halfback Cam Roigard and fullback Will Jordan are the only All Blacks included in World Rugby's Men's 15s Dream Team of the Year for 2025, while four Black Ferns, second five-eighths Sylvia Brunt, wing Braxton Sorensen-McGee, No8 Kaipo Olsen-Baker and flanker Jorja Miller made the Women's Dream Team.
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