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Black Ferns

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Black Ferns
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USA
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
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

Aldora Itunu
Aleisha-Pearl Nelson
Alena Saili
Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu
Ayesha Leti-I’iga
Carla Hohepa
Charmaine McMenamin
Charmaine Smith
Chelsea Alley
Cristo Tofa
Eloise Blackwell
Forne Burkin
Grace Brooker
Jackie Patea-Fereti
Joanah Ngan-Woo
Karli Faneva
Kelly Brazier
Kendra Cocksedge
Kennedy Simon
Kilisitina Moata’ane
Kiritapu Demant
Krysten Cottrell
Leilani Perese
Les Elder
Luka Connor
Marcelle Parkes
Natahlia Moors
Olivia Ward-Duin
Pia Tapsell
Pip Love
Renee Wickliffe
Ruahei Demant
Selica Winiata
Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate
Theresa Fitzpatrick
Toka Natua

Black Ferns NEWS

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Grace Brooker on tackling hay bales, cooking up stir fries and the Dixie Chicks
Like everyone in New Zealand, the Black Ferns are in lockdown and having to find new (or old) ways to keep themselves entertained. We caught up with midfielder Grace Brooker, who is also studying to be a PE teacher at Canterbury University, to see how she’s getting on at her Dad’s farm in Sefton, out of Rangiora in Canterbury.

The Week that Was ... Black Ferns
Well we are one week into lockdown and our Black Ferns and Black Ferns Sevens players have been keeping us entertained on their social media channels. We have a look at what they've been up to.

Five Talking Points | Lockdown Week 1
Check out our top five talking points from week one of the lockdown. From home workouts and playing the saxophone, to baking and makeshift driving ranges, we have you covered with what’s caught our attention this week.

Practise, practise, practise: The Black Fern and the law
Ashley Stanley is a full-time LockerRoom writer and sports blogger. She caught up with Black Ferns pivot Ruahei Demant and talked all things rugby, law and culture.
Black Ferns 2020 Test matches announced
The Black Ferns will play eight Test matches in 2020 – including seven at home - giving fans around New Zealand more opportunities than ever to cheer on the women in black.
Tournament dates announced for Rugby World Cup 2021
With just over 18 months to go, World Rugby and New Zealand Rugby have today marked another exciting milestone on the road to Rugby World Cup 2021 (RWC 2021) with the announcement of the tournament dates and the unveiling of the tournament brand in front of a special gathering at the venue for the final, Auckland’s Eden Park.
AIG and NZR partnership coming to an end
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Major Global Sponsor American International Group, Inc. (AIG) have announced today they will part ways, signalling the end of one of international rugby’s most successful partnerships.
RWC 2021 Organising Committee and Tournament Director Announced
The Rugby World Cup New Zealand 2021 (RWC 2021) Organising Committee has been appointed by the New Zealand Rugby (NZR) Board and the members are: Dame Julie Christie (Chair), Brent Impey (NZR), Dr Farah Palmer (NZR), Shaun Nixon (NZR), Steve Armitage (ATEED), Sandra Boardman (Whangarei District Council), Wendy Thompson (Independent) and Nicola O’Rourke (Independent).
Former & current Black Ferns giving back to the game
A huge number of former and current Black Ferns and Black Ferns Sevens players are giving back to rugby in several different ways. We have attempted to compile a list of all* those that are currently sharing their vast knowledge and giving back to our brilliant game.

The New Zealand Rugby Form XV: 2019
Allblacks.com writers Jordyn McLean and Andy Burt look back at the year that was to select their Form XV for 2019.

Black Ferns 2019 Infographic
Presenting the Black Ferns 2019 Infographic! Take a look at all the big stats and numbers from the year.
Hirini makes history and Savea reigns supreme at 2019 ASB Rugby Awards
Ardie Savea collected three awards at this year’s ASB Rugby Awards in Auckland tonight, including the supreme Kelvin R Tremain Memorial award for the overall Player of the Year, bookending a year of consistently remarkable performances from the All Blacks and Hurricanes loose forward.
Nominations for 2019 ASB Rugby Awards revealed
Two category changes to New Zealand Rugby’s pre-eminent awards, the ASB Rugby Awards, have been unveiled along with the nominations for this year’s awards.
Winiata ready for next career test
Black Ferns star Selica Winiata may be dipping her toes in international rugby refereeing at the HSBC Sevens in Dubai next weekend, but she still wants to be part of the national team when the women's Rugby World Cup is played in New Zealand in 2021.

 
The Week That Was on social media … Black Ferns, Black Ferns Sevens & Ignite7
Our players have been involved in all sorts of competitions and based in several different locations around the world over the last seven days. Check out what ten of them have been up to.

All Blacks and Black Ferns set for Melbourne double-header in 2020
The All Blacks and Black Ferns will head across the ditch for a double-header against the Wallabies and Wallaroos at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on Saturday 8 August in 2020.
Black Ferns Development XV to play Papua New Guinea named
Black Ferns Development XV Head Coach Wayne Maxwell has named his side to play Papua New Guinea in the 2019 Oceania Rugby Women’s Championship on Tuesday at Churchill Park in Fiji.
Black Ferns connections rife in successful NZDF Women’s Rugby side
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) women's rugby team’s unbeaten run against international military opposition has been rewarded, with the side picking up the 2019 NZDF Team of the Year Award.

Fans to decide Sky Fans’ Try of the Year Award
Fans will once again have the final say in selecting this year’s best try of 2019.
Black Ferns Development XV to play Australia A named
Black Ferns Head Coach Wayne Maxwell has named two debutants in the Black Ferns Development XV to play Australia A in the 2019 Oceania Rugby Women's Championship at Churchill Park, Fiji on Friday.

Black Ferns Videos

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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...
Witness the best in women's rugby in 2021
What is your favourite Christmas food?
Scorched Almonds, pavlova, sausage in bread...They're all Kiwi classics on...
ASB Rugby Awards 2019
Catch up on all the glitz and glam from New Zealand Rugby's biggest night of...
HIGHLIGHTS: Black Ferns Development XV v Papua New Guinea
The Black Ferns Development XV took out the Oceania Tournament in Lautoka, Fiji...
HIGHLIGHTS: Black Ferns Development XV v Fiji
The Black Ferns Development XV were too good for a spirited Fijiana side in...
Every Black Ferns try in 2019
Presenting every Black Ferns try from the 2019 season. Which try was your...
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...