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Black Ferns

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. 

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Current Squad

Alana Bremner
Amy du Plessis
Amy Rule
Ariana Bayler
Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu
Awhina Tangen-Wainohu
Ayesha Leti-I’iga
Charmaine McMenamin
Chelsea Bremner
Georgia Ponsonby
Hazel Tubic
Joanah Ngan-Woo
Kendra Cocksedge
Kendra Reynolds
Kennedy Simon
Krystal Murray
Liana Mikaele-Tu'u
Luka Connor
Maiakawanakaulani Roos
Natalie Delamere
Phillipa Love
Portia Woodman
Renee Holmes
Renee Wickliffe
Ruahei Demant
Ruby Tui
Santo Taumata
Sarah Hirini
Stacey Fluhler
Sylvia Brunt
Tanya Kalounivale
Theresa Fitzpatrick

Black Ferns news

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Personal connections crucial to Black Ferns success - Fluhler
World Cup-winning Black Ferns centre Stacey Fluhler said a significant factor in the side's success was learning more about each other off the field.
Ruahei Demant and Black Ferns shine at the ASB Rugby Awards
Black Ferns co-captain and World Cup winner, Ruahei Demant has collected three major prizes at the 2022 ASB Rugby Awards, including the supreme Kelvin R. Tremain Memorial Player of the Year.
Black Ferns celebrations continue with nationwide tour
Weeks on from their historic Rugby World Cup victory in Auckland, fans across the country will have the opportunity to meet their heroes and celebrate #LikeABlackFern.
Nominees announced for 2022 ASB Rugby Awards
New Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) top performers of 2022 will be recognised at the ASB Rugby Awards, with nominees announced today.
Looking back at the Black Ferns 2022 season
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.

Black Ferns fly high at World Rugby Awards
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).
Les Elder announces retirement
Former Bay of Plenty, Chiefs Manawa and Black Ferns captain Les Elder has today announced her retirement from rugby.
A tribute to coaching icon Wayne Smith
Correspondent Adam Julian takes a look back at the career of coaching icon Wayne Smith.
Black Ferns dominate World Rugby awards nominations
The Black Fern's success in claiming the Women's Rugby World Cup has been reflected in nominations for World Rugby's annual awards.
Black Ferns by the Numbers at the Rugby World Cup
Check out some of the key stats and numbers from the Rugby World Cup.
Cool heads helped get Black Ferns home - Demant
Black Ferns Rugby World Cup-winning captain Ruahei Demant never felt her side would lose their thrilling 34-31 Eden Park final against England on Saturday.
High risk play pays dividends for the Black Ferns – Wayne Smith
Black Ferns coach Wayne Smith was delighted by what his side achieved to claim the Rugby World Cup with a 34-31 win at Eden Park, but he also had time to feel for the pre-tournament favourites England.
Black Ferns crowned Rugby World Cup champions
Stacey Fluhler boasts a smile that could melt margarine. A try she scored to help the Black Ferns Sevens win the Olympic final against France in Tokyo last year became an iconic image. Unfortunately, nobody was inside the stadium to see it.
PREVIEW: Black Ferns v England (Rugby World Cup Final)
The best teams in the world. Historic heavyweights contesting a World Cup final in front of a world record crowd at Eden Park. Black Ferns v England, Lets Goooooo!
Black Ferns to take unique blueprint into the final
Twenty-three Black Ferns playing at their best are needed to challenge England's Red Roses in Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup final at Eden Park.
Thank you Aotearoa - Celebrate #LikeaBlackFern
Following Saturday’s historic final, the Black Ferns will be at Te Komititanga Square in central Auckland on Sunday afternoon to thank their fans.

Black Ferns team named for Rugby World Cup Final
The Black Ferns team to face England for the Rugby World Cup title, at a sold-out Eden Park this Saturday, has been named.
England to provide the ultimate final test for the Black Ferns
England's 30-Test winning streak, a combination of players and battle-hardened qualities were all barriers to Rugby World Cup success for New Zealand's Black Ferns in Saturday's final at Eden Park.
Fa'amausili on Hall of Fame induction and the Rugby World Cup
Fiao'o Fa'amausili recently joined Dr Farah Palmer, Anna Richards and Huriana Manuel as the only Black Ferns in the World Rugby Hall of Fame.
New tickets to Rugby World Cup 2021 finals sell out in minutes
Keen fans were quick to snap up a limited number of newly released tickets to the Rugby World Cup 2021 finals at Eden Park this Saturday 12 November, with all additional seats selling out in a matter of minutes after going on sale.

Black Ferns Videos

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Black Ferns Trophy Tour: Christchurch
The Black Ferns Trophy tour stopped by Christchurch on Monday December 12 to…
ASB Rugby Awards 2022
Catch all the action from the 2022 edition of the ASB Rugby Awards brought to…
Sky Fans Try of the Year 2022
Have your say and vote on the Sky fans try of the Year for 2022!
A letter from Portia to the next generation of Black Ferns
Portia Woodman has a message for the players of tomorrow.
Wes Clarke on the Rugby World Cup final
Assistant Coach, Wes Clarke speaks to the media ahead of the Black Ferns' Rugby…
What 'family' means to the Black Ferns
How big an influence does family have on the Black Ferns? Let the players tell…
Fitzpatrick and Holmes on the challenge of France
Theresa Fitzpatrick & Renee Holmes speak to the media ahead of their RWC…
PRESS CONFERENCE | Bremner and Demant on semifinal against France
Chelsea Bremner and co-Captain Ruahei Demant speak to the media ahead of the…
What 'sisterhood' means to the Black Ferns
The Black Ferns share their thoughts on the sisterhood they have built.
Co-Captain Kennedy Simon returns from injury for RWC debut
Kennedy Simon returns from a horror injury run that could have derailed her…
PRESS CONFERENCE | Wayne and Kennedy talk RWC 21 Quarter Final build up
Black Ferns Coach, Wayne Smith and Co-Captain, Kennedy Simon, talk about the…
PRESS CONFERENCE | Hirini and Cocksedge on RWC 21 Quarter Finals
Sarah Hirini and Kendra Cocksedge talk about the buildup towards the upcoming…
Hazel Tubic playing for the love of rugby
11 years after her Black Ferns debut and ahead of her 20th Test cap, Hazel…
PRESS CONFERENCE | Ayesha and Renee on Game 3 for RWC 21
Black Ferns Outside Backs, Ayesha Leti-I'iga and Renee Holmes discuss…
PRESS CONFERENCE | Wayne Smith on Game 2 of RWC 2021
Black Ferns Director of Rugby, Wayne Smith, discusses team naming and build up…
Podcast with Black Ferns Theresa Fitzpatrick, Ayesha Leti-l'iga and Natalie Delamere
Get the latest from the Black Ferns camp.
A Series of Firsts: First Match (Black Ferns)
Players reflect on their first match in the black jersey.
A Series of Firsts: Haka and Anthem (Black Ferns)
Singing the national anthem and performing the haka for the first time is a…
HIGHLIGHTS: Black Ferns v Japan (Eden Park)
Watch all the best bits from the Black Ferns pre-World Cup Test against Japan…
Historic first Black Ferns haka against Japan
The Black Ferns perform the haka for the first time against Japan.