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Black Ferns

SEASON STATS
UPDATED
GAMES
6
WON
5
DRAWN
0
LOST
1
POINTS
196
TRIES
26
CONV
15
PEN
12
SEASON STATS
UPDATED
GAMES
6
WON
5
DRAWN
0
LOST
1
POINTS
196
TRIES
26
CONV
15
PEN
12

About the team

The Black Ferns are New Zealand's senior women's rugby team and the most dominant team in women's rugby with Women's Rugby World Cup titles in 1998, 2002 2006, 2010 and 2017. They have one of the best winning percentages in international rugby, with victory in close to 90 percent of their Tests.

The Black Ferns successful 2017 season was a landmark one for women’s rugby with the Black Ferns becoming the first women’s team to ever be named the World Rugby Team of the Year. 

A New Zealand women's selection first took the field in 1989 and competed at the 1991 Women's Rugby World Cup.  

The Black Ferns have competed in the inaugural Super Series competition in San Diego. The competition is played between the top five ranked teams in the world which includes England, Canada, France and the USA. 

Current Squad

Aldora Itunu
Aleisha-Pearl Nelson
Amy du Plessis
Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu
Aroha Savage
Charmaine McMenamin
Chelsea Alley
Chelsea Bremner
Cheyelle Robins-Reti
Cristo Tofa
Eloise Blackwell
Grace Brooker
Grace Steinmetz
Hazel Tubic
Kelsie Wills
Kendra Cocksedge
Kendra Reynolds
Kennedy Simon
Langi Veainu
Lisa Molia
Luka Connor
Pia Tapsell
Pip Love
Renee Holmes
Ruahei Demant
Selica Winiata
Tanya Kalounivale
Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate
Toka Natua

Black Ferns NEWS

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The Summer of 2020/2021: What our players got up to
Kiwis all over the country got to enjoy a well-deserved summer break after a tough 2020. Our New Zealand rugby players were no different. We had a scroll through the social channels and caught up with what some of our players got up to over the summer.

Cocksedge recognised in New Year Honours list
Double Rugby World Cup winner Kendra Cocksedge has been recognised for her services to rugby in the 2021 New Year Honours list today.
Women’s Rugby wrap: 2020
The women’s calendar for 2020 was hectic at the start of the year. Eight Black Ferns Tests – seven of those on home soil. An historic number of Tests for the Black Ferns. The biggest ever World Sevens Series schedule and an Olympics for the Black Ferns Sevens. A Farah Palmer Cup in its usual Premiership/Championship format.

Players vote on their players of the year
All Blacks captain and flanker Sam Cane received more recognition for his achievements in 2020 by being selected as the international men's player of the year by the New Zealand Rugby Players' Association in their annual awards.
The New Zealand Rugby Form XV: 2020
AllBlacks.com writers Jordyn McLean and Andy Burt look back on the year that was 2020 and select their Form XV for 2020.
All Blacks Captain Sam Cane wins Kelvin R Tremain Player of the Year award
All Blacks Captain Sam Cane has received the top honour at the 2020 ASB Rugby Awards tonight, claiming the Kelvin R Tremain Memorial award for overall Player of the Year, after also picking up the All Black of the Year title.
Whitney Hansen selected for Rugby World Cup 2021 coaching intern role
New Zealand Rugby and World Rugby today announced that New Zealand Barbarians assistant coach Whitney Hansen will join the Black Ferns management team as their selected Rugby World Cup 2021 coach intern.
Nominees announced for 2020 ASB Rugby Awards
New Zealand’s top rugby performers of 2020 will be recognised in a special ASB Rugby Awards TV event, with the nominees announced by New Zealand Rugby (NZR) today.
TOP 10: Rugby-themed Christmas gift ideas
Soap on a rope or scorched almonds not floating your boat? Check out our list of rugby-themed gift ideas to please the rugby lover in your life this Christmas
McCaw & Woodman scoop World Rugby player of the decade awards
Richie McCaw and Portia Woodman have scooped major awards at a unique virtual edition of the 2020 World Rugby Awards which recognised the best 15s and sevens players of the decade (2010-19) as voted by fans.
Northland Black Ferns bond over RWC 2021 being hosted at home
The idea of playing Rugby World Cup matches in Whangarei next year is extra special for two Black Ferns who whakapapa back to Northland. One grew up in the area, and returns at every possible opportunity, the other has made her home there three years ago and feels she has found her place.
New Zealand Barbarians push Black Ferns to the limit in Nelson
The Black Ferns will take the W against a very competitive NZ Barbarians in Nelson, but there is much work to do ahead of the Rugby World Cup in 10 months’ time.
Black Ferns pool opponents confirmed for the Rugby World Cup
Local rivalries will be the highlight of pool play at next year's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand as a result of the draw made in Auckland on Friday.
Official Match Programme: Black Ferns v NZ Barbarians
Welcome to the official match programme for the Black Ferns final match of 2020 against the New Zealand Barbarians in Nelson on Saturday 21 November.

RWC2021 OFFICIAL LIVE DRAW STREAM
Tune in on Friday morning from 7.15am (NZT) for the social show and build up and then at 7.30am catch the official live draw for Rugby World Cup 2021, which will be hosted in New Zealand. Find out who the Black Ferns will have in their pool for next year's home tournament.

Gibbs changes up NZ Barbarians side to face Black Ferns in Nelson
New Zealand Barbarians Head Coach Rodney Gibbs has made four changes to his starting fifteen for their second match presented by Downer against the Black Ferns on Saturday at Trafalgar Park in Nelson.
Two Black Ferns debutants named to play second NZ Barbarians match
Black Ferns Head Coach Glenn Moore has introduced two new players to his starting lineup for Saturday’s return match against the New Zealand Barbarians presented by Downer at Trafalgar Park in Nelson.
Black Ferns win first hit out of the year
After 15 months, the Black Ferns are back.
Official Match Programme: Black Ferns v NZ Barbarians (Waitakere)
Welcome to the official match programme for the Black Ferns match against the New Zealand Barbarians on Saturday 14 November at the Trusts Arena in Waitakere.

Rugby World Cup 2021 Draw to be confirmed in Auckland next week
World Rugby, and hosts New Zealand Rugby (NZR), have today confirmed that New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is set to participate in the Rugby World Cup 2021 Draw.

Black Ferns Videos

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Top women's moments: 2020
We've complied some of the best women's rugby moments from 2020. You're welcome.
Best off-field moments: 2020
While the rugby on show in 2020 was impressive, some of the off-field moments...
ASB Rugby Awards: 2020
Join hosts Bernadine Oliver-Kerby, Joey Wheeler & Ruby Tui as they present a...
Top 10 NZ women's tries: 2020
It was no easy feat selecting the top 10 tries from the women's game in New...
Remarkable Black Ferns Haka (Nelson)
The challenge was laid down by both the Black Ferns and NZ Barbarians during...
REACTION: Black Ferns v NZ Barbarians (Nelson)
Hear from Black Ferns and NZ Barbarians players after their entertaining and...
HIGHLIGHTS: Black Ferns v NZ Barbarians (Nelson)
The Black Ferns have survived a huge scare from the New Zealand Barbarians at...
Rugby World Cup 2021 Live Draw
Re-watch the official Rugby World Cup 2021 Live Draw from Auckland's SKYCITY...
Meet the Black Ferns: Grace Steinmetz, Renee Holmes & Amy Du Plessis
Hear from Black Ferns debutants Grace Steinmetz and Renee Holmes & new cap Amy...
Black Ferns: Welcome back Aroha Savage & Hazel Tubic
We're pretty excited to have Aroha Savage & Hazel Tubic back in the mix this...
Black Ferns: Update from Kendra Reynolds & John Haggart (Nelson)
We catch up with new Black Fern Kendra Reynolds about her debut against the NZ...
Black Ferns hit the gym in Nelson
Follow the Black Ferns during their gym session at the Tasman Mako facilities...
HAKA: Black Ferns first haka of 2020
How good was the Black Ferns first haka of 2020 at Waitakere's Trusts Arena...
REACTION: Black Ferns v NZ Barbarians (Waitakere)
We caught up with a few of our players on the team bus following their victory...
HIGHLIGHTS: Black Ferns v NZ Barbarians (2020)
The Black Ferns have had their first hit out of 2020 at Waitakere's Trusts...
Black Ferns Debutants: Langi Veainu & Chey Robins-Reti
The Black Ferns will field two brand new, electric wingers against the NZ...
Black Ferns Update: Week 1 (2020)
The Black Ferns have assembled for the first time in 2020 ahead of their first...
HIGHLIGHTS | Possibles v Probables (Black Ferns trial)
Catch up on all the best moments from the Black Ferns trial at North Harbour...
Possibles v Probables: Meet the Charities
The Possibles and Probables will be playing for Charities when they face off at...
Portia Woodman goes home to Northland
She's one of the country's best rugby players, in both the 15s and Sevens game...