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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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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.

New Zealand rugby’s top players turn out for their clubs

Last weekend saw a number of New Zealand’s best rugby players feature in the community game around the country.

Portia Woodman a chance to play for Northland in the Farah Palmer Cup

Black Ferns and Black Ferns Sevens star Portia Woodman is set to make her rugby comeback for Northland club Kaikohe over the coming weeks.

Black Ferns lock retires from rugby

Black Ferns lock Charmaine Smith has today announced her retirement from all rugby.

Farah Palmer Cup to kick off in 2020 as season confirmed

A full 13-team Farah Palmer Cup has today been confirmed by New Zealand Rugby (NZR), with the season to kick off in August.

New Zealand Rugby exploring all options for Black Ferns

A decision has been made on the July Test window, with the Steinlager Series postponed, and the Black Ferns vs USA Test, part of a double header in Dunedin, also affected.

Lockdown has a silver lining for Black Ferns flanker Marcelle Parkes

Wellington’s Marcelle Parkes (centre) only picked up the rugby ball for the first time in 2018, and by the end of that year she had made her Black Ferns debut.

The Week that Was … Black Ferns ANZAC weekend & return to Level 3

A return to Level 3 means we are hopefully getting closer to rugby being played again. Our Black Ferns and Black Ferns Sevens players have still been working hard at home in their bubbles, and ensuring they stay safe. The country also had another long weekend in lockdown, so we see what some of our wāhine toa got up to over ANZAC weekend as well.

New Zealand rugby players volunteering during Covid-19 lockdown

A huge amount of incredible New Zealanders have offered up their services during the Covid-19 situation and our rugby players are no different.

The rugby community stands together on ANZAC Day

With all public services cancelled due to Covid-19 it was an ANZAC Day like never before as New Zealanders gathered in their isolation bubbles to remember all those brave men and women who have served their country in conflict.

#RugbySaysThankYou

The rugby community in New Zealand has come together to send their heartfelt gratitude and praise to all those working and volunteering on the frontline during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

How a Rugby World Cup on home soil kept Kendra Cocksedge in the game

One of our most decorated Black Ferns came very close to calling it quits a couple of years ago.

Black Ferns lock Charmaine Smith working on the frontline

Lockdown has been a little bit different for Black Ferns lock Charmaine Smith, who, like many other New Zealanders, has continued to work as an essential worker over the last four weeks.

Special screening of ‘Nancy Wake Remembered’ on ANZAC Day

Black Ferns fans will get the chance to watch David Blyth’s documentary, Nancy Wake Remembered this ANZAC Day, on the Black Ferns Facebook page at 3pm.

Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate on her love of music & the Band Ferns

The songbird of the Black Ferns, Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate says music and dancing are getting her through lockdown.

2000 New Zealand women’s Sevens team | Where are they now?

The first official New Zealand women’s Sevens team was selected back in 2000, after unofficial sides had contested the tournament in 1997 and 1999. The New Zealand team took part in the Hong Kong Sevens, winning the final against Australia. The team was coached by Darryl Suasua.

Player payment changes confirmed in response to COVID-19 pandemic

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the New Zealand Rugby Players’ Association (NZRPA) have today agreed to a range of payment changes that apply predominantly to players contracted at Super Rugby level (including All Blacks), in the national sevens programmes and Black Ferns.

Eloise Blackwell on baking, audiobooks, and a homemade spa pool

Black Ferns lock Eloise Blackwell is in lockdown with her four flat mates in Auckland – fellow Black Ferns teammate Aleisha-Pearl Nelson and two other rugby friends. We caught up with the Epsom Girls Grammar teacher, to see how she’s coping in isolation.

Black Ferns Videos

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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...

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...