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Black Ferns

Eden Park, Auckland

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

Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu

Awhina Tangen-Wainohu

Ayesha Leti-I’iga

Charmaine McMenamin

Chelsea Bremner

Georgia Ponsonby

Joanah Ngan-Woo

Kendra Cocksedge

Kendra Reynolds

Liana Mikaele-Tu'u

Maiakawanakaulani Roos

Natalie Delamere

Renee Wickliffe

Tanya Kalounivale

Theresa Fitzpatrick

Black Ferns news

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Wallaroos undaunted by ‘world record’ Eden Park crowd

Wallaroos captain Shannon Parry is undaunted at taking on the Black Ferns in front of a world-record crowd, at Eden Park, in Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup pool opener.

Black Ferns In World Cup Openers

The Rugby World Cup starts on Saturday when the Black Ferns tackle Australia at Eden Park.

History awaits the Black Ferns at Eden Park

Black Ferns co-captain and first five-eighths Ruahei Demant believes Saturday's Rugby World Cup opening game against Australia will result in emotions she has never experienced before.

LADI6 set to light up Whangārei as part of huge opening weekend

Premier New Zealand female vocalist Ladi6 has been announced to headline match day two of Rugby World Cup 2021 at Northland Events Centre on Sunday 9 October.

Fa'amausili to be inducted into Hall of Fame

Four-time Women's World Cup winner with the Black Ferns, Fiao'o Fa'amausili, will be inducted into World Rugby's Hall of Fame in November.

Theresa Fitzpatrick thriving on World Cup opportunity

Theresa Fitzpatrick missed the Sevens World Cup in South Africa in September - a major disappointment for an Olympic and Commonwealth Games gold medalist.

World record crowd on track for Rugby World Cup opener

Rugby World Cup 2021 fever is sweeping New Zealand with over 30,000 tickets already snapped up for the opening day at Eden Park on 8 October and sales on track to set a new attendance record for a women’s Rugby World Cup match day.

Woodman bags seven tries in Japan rout

Tougher tests lie ahead, but the Black Ferns will be very pleased with most of their skills and execution after dispatching Japan 95-12 at Eden Park.

PREVIEW: Black Ferns v Japan (Eden Park)

The Black Ferns and Japan meet in an historic first test at Eden Park on Saturday. The Black Ferns are firm favourites to win but Japan are improving quickly and like to play at breakneck pace.

Black Ferns named for last Test before Rugby World Cup

A strong Black Ferns side has been named by coaches Wayne Smith, Wes Clarke and Whitney Hansen for their last Test match before the Rugby World Cup, hosting Japan at Eden Park on Saturday (kick-off 4.30pm)

Black Ferns and Japan set for historic first Test

The Black Ferns and Japan played their first official test matches at the unsanctioned 1991 World Cup in the UK.

Fans to twirl poi in support of wāhine toa at Rugby World Cup 2021

Rugby World Cup 2021 has today launched a movement to unite rugby fans to twirl poi in support of the wāhine toa who will be competing during the tournament starting on 8 October.

Eden Park sold out for All Blacks and Black Ferns double-header

Auckland’s Eden Park is officially sold out for the Black Ferns and All Blacks double-header matches on Saturday 24 September, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced today.

Hansen outlines vision for Black Ferns at Rugby World Cup

The Black Ferns World Cup squad announcement in Auckland on Tuesday was historic, not just for the 32 players selected but for assistant coach Whitney Hansen.

Black Ferns squad locked in for Rugby World Cup

Black Ferns coaches Wayne Smith, Wesley Clarke and Whitney Hansen have selected 32 players in the Black Ferns squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup, hosted in New Zealand for the first time.

LIVE STREAM: Black Ferns Rugby World Cup squad naming

Who will pull on the Black Ferns jersey at the Rugby World Cup in October?

IN NUMBERS: Kendra Cocksedge (Farah Palmer Cup)

Kendra Cocksedge will make her 100th and final appearance for Canterbury on Saturday when the red and blacks host Auckland in the Farah Palmer Cup Premiership final at Rugby Park, Christchurch on Saturday.

Pick your all-time Black Ferns XV

Who would you have in your all-time Black Ferns XV?

Adidas launches Black Ferns' Rugby World Cup jersey

adidas Rugby has launched the adidas x New Zealand Black Ferns Rugby World Cup 2021 playing in 2022 jersey. Designed for one of the most elite teams in World Rugby, the jersey commemorates the growth of the women’s game, as the Black Ferns take to the biggest stage in World Rugby.

Black Fern legend Kendra Cocksedge announces impending retirement

Kendra Cocksedge, the most capped Black Fern of all time, has announced today that she will retire from all rugby after Rugby World Cup 2021.

Black Ferns Videos

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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.

It's POI TIME at the Rugby World Cup

Rugby World Cup 2021 has launched a movement to unite rugby fans to twirl poi…

Black Ferns: In the Gym (Auckland)

Take a look inside a Black Ferns gym session, as the side prepare for their…

A Series of Firsts: The First Jersey (Black Ferns)

"I put it on the whole night." Players tell us what it's like when they receive…

Get behind the Black Ferns at the Rugby World Cup

Hear from Black Ferns Assistant Coach Whitney Hansen and players Kennedy Simon…

Black Ferns Rugby World Cup Squad Announcement

Tune into the Black Ferns Rugby World Cup squad naming at 3pm on Tuesday 13…

Go home on time | SAP Success Factors x Black Ferns

SAP Success Factors helping our Black Ferns get home on time. Find out more…

Ruby Tui's post-match interview in Adelaide

Will never get sick of Ruby Tui interviews 🥰😂

HIGHLIGHTS: Australia v Black Ferns (O'Reilly Cup, Adelaide 2022)

The Black Ferns have made it two from two in the O'Reilly Cup Test series this…

Black Ferns Haka (Adelaide)

The Black Ferns perform their haka in Adelaide ahead of their second O'Reilly…

A Series of Firsts: The First Call Up (Black Ferns)

That unbelievable call when you find out you're going to be a Black Fern. The…

Black Ferns: In the Gym (Adelaide)

Take a look inside a Black Ferns gym session, as the side prepare for their…

Be more like Greg | SAP Success Factors with the Black Ferns

Be more like Greg 👌🏾 Find out more about @SAP Sports & Entertainment Success…

HIGHLIGHTS: Black Ferns v Australia (O'Reilly Cup, Christchurch 2022)

The Black Ferns have retained the O'Reilly Cup with a huge victory over…

Kendra Cocksedge leads Black Ferns haka

Most-capped Black Fern Kendra Cocksedge leads the Black Ferns haka against the…

Black Ferns: In the Dojo (Christchurch)

Have a look inside a Black Ferns dojo training session, as the team put in…

The Strength Within the Black Ferns | The Jersey

24/7 Black Fern - once a Black Fern always a Black Fern. Find out what the the…