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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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Coaches kōrero: Farah Palmer Cup Week 2

Every week throughout the Farah Palmer Cup, allblacks.com will chat with the Black Ferns coaches about their thoughts on the competition as they build towards Rugby World Cup 2021 in New Zealand.

Black Ferns to play opening Rugby World Cup 2021 match at Eden Park

World Rugby and hosts New Zealand Rugby (NZR) have today confirmed the Black Ferns will play the opening match of Rugby World Cup 2021 at Auckland’s Eden Park.

Black Ferns November match schedule confirmed

The Black Ferns have confirmed a revised three-match schedule in November at the conclusion of the star-studded Farah Palmer Cup competition.

Farah Palmer Cup Review: Round Two

Northland nearly pulled off the surprise of the season with their challenge going down to the dying seconds before Auckland held on to win their Farah Palmer Cup game 29-22 in Whangarei on Sunday.

Coaches kōrero: Farah Palmer Cup Week 1

Every week throughout the Farah Palmer Cup, allblacks.com will chat with the Black Ferns coaches about their thoughts on the competition as they build towards Rugby World Cup 2021 in New Zealand.

Wellington Pride: PREVIEW 2020

The Wellington Pride have been bolstered by experienced players returning from overseas and injury as well as a Black Ferns Sevens playmaker for their 2020 Farah Palmer Cup campaign.

Hawke’s Bay Tui: PREVIEW 2020

In what is a remarkable feat, former Black Ferns halfback Emma Jensen will play her 18th season of national provincial rugby, when she laces up the boots for the Hawke’s Bay Tui in the 2020 Farah Palmer Cup.

Otago Spirit: PREVIEW 2020

Unbeaten in 2019, the Otago Spirit will be looking to continue their winning form in the 2020 Farah Palmer Cup competition.

Four special Black Ferns chasing Rugby World Cup three-peat

Neither Kendra Cocksedge, Kelly Brazier, Carla Hohepa or Renee Wickliffe would say whether next year’s Rugby World Cup would be their last, but one thing they do have in common is a dream to lift the World Cup trophy for a third time. But this one, on home soil.

Auckland Storm: PREVIEW 2020

Auckland are hoping youth and experience will be the perfect mix as they eye one better in the 2020 Farah Palmer Cup

Canterbury FPC: PREVIEW 2020

Canterbury have set the benchmark in the Farah Palmer Cup and will no doubt continue to do so in 2020 as they chase their fourth consecutive title.

Waikato FPC: PREVIEW 2020

Waikato have plenty of star power in their squad for the upcoming Farah Palmer Cup season, with Black Ferns Sevens and Black Ferns linking up with a healthy mix of rookies.

Bay of Plenty Volcanix: PREVIEW 2020

The Bay of Plenty Volcanix are stacked with Sevens talent for the Farah Palmer Cup in 2020, with several Black Ferns Sevens players released to play due to the disruptions to the HSBC World Series.

Manawatū Cyclones: PREVIEW 2020

For the first time ever, the Goss sisters will be playing alongside each other in the Farah Palmer Cup, when they both lace up the boots for the Manawatū Cyclones in 2020.

North Harbour Hibiscus: PREVIEW 2020

Black Ferns Pia Tapsell, Olivia Ward-Duin and former Black Ferns Sevens player Hayley Hutana headline the North Harbour Hibiscus side in 2020.

Northland Kauri: PREVIEW 2020

International star power is set to boost the Kauri in their sophomore Farah Palmer Cup season.

New Farah Palmer Cup start date confirmed

The 2020 Farah Palmer Cup (FPC) has been rescheduled to kick off on Saturday, 5 September, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) confirmed today.

31 years since first official New Zealand women’s team took to the field

A momentous occasion happened on this day 31 years ago. On July 22 in 1989, the first official New Zealand women’s rugby team took to the field, against a touring side from the United States at Lancaster Park in Christchurch.

2020 Farah Palmer Cup draw released

The country’s top women’s rugby players will be in action in a nine-week Farah Palmer Cup with the 2020 draw released by New Zealand Rugby today.

Farah Palmer Cup critical for World Cup build up

With Black Ferns Test matches uncertain for 2020, New Zealand’s premier women’s domestic competition has become a lot more important than usual.

Black Ferns Videos

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ONE YEAR TO GO: Rugby World Cup 2021 (New Zealand)

Today marks one year to go until kick off of the Rugby World Cup in Northland...

2021 World Cup Watch: Aroha Savage

WORLD CUP WATCH | Northland Kauri flanker Aroha Savage has played the house...

Farah Palmer Cup: Sky Sport Highlights Week 1

Catch all the action from the opening round of the 2020 Farah Palmer Cup and...

Farah Palmer Cup: TK & the Northland Kauri

Black Ferns hooker and fan favourite Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate talks about her...

Farah Palmer Cup: Chelsea Alley & Pia Tapsell

Waikato's Chelsea Alley and North Harbour's Pia Tapsell are now team mates in...

GET TO KNOW: Chelsea Bremner

Last year's Fiao’o Faamausili medal winner in the Farah Palmer Cup. Meet...

Black Ferns back on the tools

Natahlia Moors gets the inside scoop from her Black Ferns teammates in camp in...

Portia Woodman on Sky Sport's the Pod

Black Ferns and Black Ferns Sevens star Portia Woodman joins Jeff Wilson on the...

Black Ferns lock Charmaine Smith announces retirement

29-year-old Charmaine Smith, who has played 27 Tests for the Black Ferns since...

SPOTLIGHT: Charmaine Smith

Black Ferns lock Charmaine Smith chats to Izzy Dagg about her transition from...

The Breakdown: May 12, 2020

New Zealand Rugby chairman Brent Impey joins the show, as well as Black Ferns...

Band Ferns | New Zealand Music Month 2020

To celebrate the start of New Zealand Music Month, the 'Band Ferns', made up of...

Investec Super Rugby Isolation Nation: Episode 8

It's time for episode eight of Investec Super Rugby Isolation Nation. What has...

#RugbySaysThankYou

Rugby salutes all those who have been on the front-line of the Covid-19...

Investec Super Rugby Isolation Nation: Episode 7

Christian Cullen, Kendra Cocksedge and James Parsons invite you into their...

Black Ferns Recovery Spin Class | Lockdown

Join Black Ferns utility back Krysten Cottrell and some of her fellow squad...

Investec Super Rugby Isolation Nation: Episode Two

It's episode two of Investec Super Rugby Isolation Nation. Find out what all...

RWC2021: What it means to play in a Rugby World Cup.

Hear from players from around the world who will be taking part in #RWC2021 in...

RWC2021 Launch at Eden Park

Hear from some of our Black Ferns and New Zealand Rugby Board Member Dr Farah...

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