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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. 

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
Les Elder
Lisa Molia
Luka Connor
Pia Tapsell
Pip Love
Renee Holmes
Renee Wickliffe
Ruahei Demant
Selica Winiata
Tanya Kalounivale
Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate
Toka Natua

Black Ferns NEWS

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History made with all Farah Palmer Cup matches to be broadcast on SKY
For the first time in the history of the Farah Palmer Cup (FPC) presented by Bunnings Warehouse, all matches are to be broadcast live and available to SKY Sport customers for the 2021 season. In addition, every week a Bunnings Warehouse FPC match and NPC match will be available Free to Air.
Black Ferns to feature in thrilling RWC 2021 opener in revamped 2022 schedule
World Rugby and hosts New Zealand Rugby have announced the match schedule for Rugby World Cup 2021, playing in 2022
Black Ferns 2021 schedule taking shape
The Black Ferns schedule for the 2021 season is starting to firm up as the Rugby World Cup dates for next year have been confirmed.

Scene set for super-charged Rugby World Cup as new dates in 2022 confirmed
Rugby World Cup 2021 will feature increased rest periods for all teams following World Rugby’s confirmation of the revised tournament dates which will now see New Zealand host the tournament between 8 October and 12 November, 2022.

Chiefs too good in historic Super women's clash
Both sides were up for it but the Chiefs were too good for the Blues in the historic women’s Super Rugby clash at Eden Park.
All Blacks Podcast with Eloise Blackwell and Aleisha-Pearl Nelson
Eloise Blackwell and Aleisha-Pearl Nelson join the All Blacks Podcast to talk about the inaugural Super Rugby Women's match between the Blues and Chiefs at Eden Park on Saturday 1 May.
Women’s Super Rugby Preview: Blues v Chiefs (2021)
History will be made on Saturday afternoon, when the first ever women’s match between Super Rugby clubs will be played in New Zealand. The Blues and Chiefs will be part of the inaugural women’s Super Rugby match, with the hope that a Super Rugby women’s competition will one day soon become part of the women’s schedule. It’s set to very a special occasion in women’s sport.

Blues women excited for women's clash
Coach Willie Walker has named a powerful nib Blues team for their historic women’s clash against the Waitomo Chiefs at Eden Park on Saturday.
Chiefs Women named for historic match at Eden Park
The Waitomo Chiefs Women have been named to face the nib Blues Women at Eden Park on Saturday 1 May. Kicking off at 4.35pm the historic match between the two teams will be the first women’s Super Rugby match in New Zealand.
Key match-ups to watch: Blues v Chiefs women
Some of the best female players in the country will be on display when the historic Super Rugby clash between the Blues and Chiefs kicks off at Eden Park on Saturday afternoon.

History in the making as Chiefs and Blues women prepare to play at Eden Park
We’re less than a week away from a momentous rugby occasion on New Zealand shores.

Les Elder named as Captain of the Waitomo Chiefs Women
Current Black Ferns loose forward and Bay of Plenty Volcanix captain, Les Elder, will add another feather to her cap after being announced as the captain of the Waitomo Chiefs Women, the first ever New Zealand Super Rugby Women’s team.
Three New Zealand referees selected for Tokyo Olympics
Referees James Doleman, Lauren Jenner and Selica Winiata are among 22 match officials selected by World Rugby for the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Talent-laden nib Blues women’s squad named for historic Super Rugby clash
A talent-laden nib Blues women’s rugby squad, that includes a plentiful posse of Black Fern internationals and thrilling young players, have been named today for the historic encounter against the Waitomo Chiefs Women in Auckland next month.
Waitomo Chiefs Women’s Squad Announced
The Chiefs Rugby Club today have confirmed their inaugural Waitomo Chiefs Women’s squad for the first-ever Super Rugby women’s clash in New Zealand.
Black Ferns intern coach Whitney Hansen on World Cup, Mike Cron and set piece
It’s been a relatively swift rise in the coaching ranks for Cantabrian Whitney Hansen.

Showcase weekend of sevens set for Wellington
Rugby fans in Wellington will be treated to a fast-paced weekend of sevens action as the All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens take their Olympic preparation to the Capital.
Blues and Chiefs combine for historic first women's clash
Blues and Chiefs will create history when they stage the first-ever women’s rugby clash in New Zealand between the two Super clubs.

Global women's calendar confirmed by World Rugby for 2023 and beyond
World Rugby has announced details of a new annual global women’s 15s competition model and international playing windows that will supercharge the women’s game.
Rugby World Cup officially postponed until 2022
World Rugby has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a spectacular Rugby World Cup tournament in New Zealand in 2022 after its Executive Committee formally ratified the recommendation to postpone Rugby World Cup 2021.

Black Ferns Videos

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Eroni Clarke & Vania Wolfgramm: Manuia le vaiaso o le gagana Samoa
Manuia le vaiaso o le gagana Samoa (Happy Samoan Language Week). Eroni Clarke…
Melodie Robinson on RWC schedule announcement
Former Black Fern and representative on the Rugby World Cup Limited Board…
Black Ferns Haka launched at All Blacks Experience
The Black Ferns found out what it's like to face their own haka at the All…
Women's Super Rugby: Press Conference Eden Park (2021)
Hear from Chiefs skipper Les Elder and Blues captain Eloise Blackwell after…
HIGHLIGHTS: Blues v Chiefs Women (2021)
The Blues and Chiefs women have put on an entertaining clash at Eden Park…
Black Ferns | Super Rugby Aotearoa Women
Kendra Cocksedge hits up the Black Ferns to see what the team's game plans are…
Black Ferns visit new exhibition at NZ Rugby Museum
The Black Ferns squad were honored to be among the first to go through HerStory…
Black Ferns inspire next generation at All Blacks Experience
Black Ferns' Eloise Blackwell, Aldora Itunu, Patricia Maliepo and Natahlia…
Black Ferns react to World Cup postponement
The Black Ferns came together in Wellington over the weekend to reconnect…
QUICKFIRE QUESTIONS: Black Ferns (2021)
Get to know our Black Ferns players a little better as we put midfielder Grace…
Black Ferns: February Camp (2021)
The wider Black Ferns squad assembled in the sunny Bay of Plenty last week for…
RWC2021: Quiz with Aaron Smith & Kendra Cocksedge
Black Ferns halfback Kendra Cocksedge puts her All Blacks opposite, Aaron Smith…
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…