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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

Aleisha-Pearl Nelson

Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu

Ayesha Leti-I’iga

Charmaine McMenamin

Charmaine Smith

Eloise Blackwell

Jackie Patea-Fereti

Joanah Ngan-Woo

Kendra Cocksedge

Kilisitina Moata’ane

Kiritapu Demant

Krysten Cottrell

Marcelle Parkes

Olivia Ward-Duin

Renee Wickliffe

Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate

Theresa Fitzpatrick

Black Ferns NEWS

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Selica Winiata to referee at Oceania Sevens tournament

Current Black Fern and Manawatu fullback Selica Winiata is set to officiate at the Oceania Sevens tournament in Suva, Fiji starting on Thursday.

Savea and Cocksedge nominated for World Rugby player of the year

All Blacks flanker Ardie Savea and Black Ferns halfback Kendra Cocksedge are in the running for World Rugby player of the year.

Farah Palmer Cup: Form XV 2019

We’ve come to the end of a brilliant Farah Palmer Cup season, which has seen Canterbury and Otago go through the year unbeaten in the Premiership and Championship respectively.

The week that was on social media … Farah Palmer Cup (Final Edition)

Well we’ve made it to the end of the Mitre 10 Farah Palmer Cup for 2019 and what a season it’s been. Congratulations to Canterbury and Otago for their victories in the Premiership and Championship respectively. Let’s check out what some of our players have been up to on social media in their final week of the competition.

Domestic winners crowned in thrilling finals weekend

The curtain has been drawn on the 2019 domestic season with winners crowned in the Mitre 10 Cup, Farah Palmer Cup and Heartland Championship.

Canterbury complete Farah Palmer Cup hat-trick

Canterbury completed a hat-trick of victories when claiming the Mitre 10 Farah Cup Final when beating Auckland 30-20 at Rugby Park in Christchurch on Saturday while Otago won promotion when taking out the championship on Sunday.

Farah Palmer Cup: Finals Preview

After an enthralling eight weeks of Farah Palmer Cup action, we have made it to the finals. Canterbury, Auckland, Otago and Hawke’s Bay will fight it out for their respective titles, with Premiership promotion on the line for the Spirit and Tui.

The rugby Princess kicking up a storm

Suzanne McFadden is the editor of LockerRoom, dedicated to women's sport. She caught up with Auckland Storm star Princess Elliot and found out about the sacrifices her family have made for her to play the game she loves.

Finals weekend set up perfectly – Swannell

It comes down to this. Months of hard graft in the wind and rain to make it to Labour Weekend, not for a holiday but for one more game.

The week that was on social media…Farah Palmer Cup (Edition 6)

Get to know some of our Farah Palmer Cup players and check out what they’ve been up to on social media as the Farah Palmer Cup heads towards its final weekend.

Canterbury forced to work hard to gain finals berth

Canterbury had to come from 9-12 down at halftime to beat Counties Manukau 31-22 and claim a place in the Mitre 10 Farah Palmer Cup final with Auckland at the weekend.

Farah Palmer Cup: Semifinals preview

The Farah Palmer Cup comes down to the crunch this weekend with semi-finals taking place in both the Premiership and Championship.

The Farah Palmer Cup round robin had it all - Swannell

What a seven weeks we’ve just had.

The week that was on social media…Farah Palmer Cup (Edition 5)

Get to know some of our Farah Palmer Cup players and check out what they’ve been up to on social media.

Semifinals decided for Farah Palmer Cup

Canterbury will host Counties Manukau and Auckland will meet Wellington in the semifinals of the Mitre 10 Farah Palmer Cup at the weekend.

Farah Palmer Cup: Week 7 Preview and Team Lists

Finals week has arrived for the Championship sides. Otago and Hawke’s Bay have a break this week, with both sides securing a home semi-final, while it’s the final round-robin round for the Premiership sides.

Lesley Murdoch delves into round six Farah Palmer Cup action, as things heat up ahead of the playoffs

Fifty-Six tries were scored in the six matches of Farah Palmer Cup week six action. All the tries were important in the context of how the matches evolved but some of them will remain in my memory bank for a while to come.

Former Black Fern to attend ESPN Global Sports Mentoring Program

Vania Wolfgramm (nee Lavea) has been selected to attend the US Department of State and espnW Global Sports Mentoring Program (GSMP) in Washington D.C this month.

The week that was on social media … Farah Palmer Cup (Edition 4)

Get to know some of our Farah Palmer Cup players and check out what they’ve been up to on social media.

Bay of Plenty in playoffs zone in Farah Palmer Cup

Bay of Plenty emerged as a contender for a top four playoffs berth in the Mitre 10 Farah Palmer Cup on Saturday when beating Manawatu 30-17.

Black Ferns Videos

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FPC PREMIERSHIP FINAL HIGHLIGHTS: Canterbury v Auckland - 2019

Canterbury and Auckland battled it out in style at Rugby Park in Christchurch...

Farah Palmer Cup: Sky Sport Wrap Show - Semifinals

Catch all the highlights from the Farah Palmer Cup semifinals and check out the...

Farah Palmer Cup: Top 5 tries - Round 6

There were some cracking tries in Round 6 of the Farah Palmer Cup! Our personal...

FPC ROUND 6 HIGHLIGHTS: Waikato v Canterbury - 2019

Canterbury remain unbeaten in the Premiership, after posting a convincing 45-5...

FPC ROUND 6 HIGHLIGHTS: Bay of Plenty v Manawatu - 2019

Despite trailing at halftime, the Bay of Plenty Volcanix have charged home in...

Farah Palmer Cup: Sky Sport Wrap Show - Week 5

Catch all the highlights from Round five of the Farah Palmer Cup and hear from...

Farah Palmer Cup: Top 5 tries - Round 5

How good are these tries from round five of the Farah Palmer Cup! We had 64...

FPC: ROUND 5 HIGHLIGHTS: Tasman v Hawke's Bay

The Hawke's Bay Tui were far too good for the Tasman Mako in Nelson, running in...

Farah Palmer Cup: Top 5 tries - Round 4

It was tough to choose just five tries from Round 4 of the Farah Palmer Cup...

FPC: ROUND 4 HIGHLIGHTS - Northland v North Harbour

Northland wrote themselves into the history books, recording their first ever...

FPC: ROUND 4 HIGHLIGHTS - Hawke's Bay Tui v Taranaki Whio

The Hawke's Bay Tui were far too good for the Whio at McLean Park in Napier...

FPC ROUND 4 HIGHLIGHTS - Auckland Storm v Wellington Pride

The Auckland Storm proved too good for the Wellington Pride on a sunny...

FPC ROUND 4 HIGHLIGHTS: Waikato v Bay of Plenty - 2019

It was an entertaining game in Hamilton with Bay of Plenty recording their...

Glenn Moore extends with Black Ferns

Black Ferns Head Coach Glenn Moore will lead the team through to the 2021 Rugby...

Maori Language Week: Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu

To celebrate #TeWikioTeReoMāori we caught up with Counties Manukau Heat & Black...

Northland ready for Farah Palmer Cup debut

Northland played their first ever game in the Farah Palmer Cup last weekend. We...

2019 Farah Palmer Cup launch

The 2019 Farah Palmer Cup season was officially launched at Epsom Girls...

Roaming the Rooms with the Black Ferns - Auckland

Chelsea Alley catches up with her team mates following Saturday's win over the...

Grace Brooker to make Black Ferns debut

Canterbury's Grace Brooker has been named on the bench for Saturday's Test...

MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: Black Ferns v Wallaroos (Perth)