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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

Alana Bremner
Aldora Itunu
Aleisha-Pearl Nelson
Amy Rule
Ariana Bayler
Chelsea Alley
Cheyelle Robins-Reti
Dhys Faleafaga
Eloise Blackwell
Georgia Ponsonby
Grace Brooker
Grace Houpapa-Barrett
Iritana Hohaia
Joanah Ngan-Woo
Kelsie Wills
Kendra Cocksedge
Kendra Reynolds
Kennedy Simon
Krystal Murray
Les Elder
Liana Mikaele-Tu'u
Maiakawanakaulani Roos
Patricia Maliepo
Pip Love
Renee Holmes
Renee Wickliffe
Ruahei Demant
Tanya Kalounivale
Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate

Black Ferns news

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Wattbike announces new partnership with All Blacks and Black Ferns
Wattbike, the UK-based smart bike company, has today announced a global agreement with New Zealand Rugby to supply them with their market-leading training products as it moves to broaden the appeal of indoor cycling. 

Northern tour vital for Black Ferns’ World Cup build up
With all the uncertainty in the world at the moment surrounding sports scheduling, or any planning for that matter, having an end of year tour locked in has helped the mental wellbeing of the Black Ferns.

All Blacks Podcast with Les Elder and Renee Wickliffe
Strap your headphones on and settle in for another episode of the All Blacks podcast.

The tragic turning point that’s made Krystal Murray a Black Fern
She’s become somewhat of a fan favourite in the Farah Palmer Cup.

34-player Black Ferns squad named for Test series
Les Elder returns to Captain the Black Ferns, 12 players in line for debut and Portia Woodman, Kelly Brazier and Stacey Fluhler selected after Olympic gold.
NZ Rugby announce major global partnership with Altrad
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced a major partnership with Altrad to become the Official Front of Jersey sponsor to the All Blacks and Black Ferns from 2022.
What we’ve seen so far in the Farah Palmer Cup
Before Covid-19 snuck its way back into Aotearoa, the Farah Palmer Cup had one more full regular season round to go ahead of the finals.

All Blacks and Black Ferns home Tests cancelled; NZR pauses All Blacks Perth travel
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced the All Blacks’ two home Fortinet Rugby Championship Tests against South Africa and the Black Ferns two O’Reilly Cup Tests against the Wallaroos will not be played in New Zealand.
Black Ferns End of Year tour confirmed
The Black Ferns will travel north at the end of the year for a four-match Test series against England and France.
adidas and NZR launch new All Blacks and Black Ferns jerseys
adidas and New Zealand Rugby have today unveiled two stunning, new jerseys for the All Blacks and the Black Ferns, packed with innovative new features and cutting-edge design, resulting in high-performance uniforms fit for the equally high-performing teams.

New Zealand Rugby announce six-year partnership with INEOS
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced INEOS as the Official Performance Partner of its seven Teams in Black* in a unique new six-year partnership kicking off in 2022.
First Black Ferns fixtures for 2021 secured
International women’s rugby will return to New Zealand in September with a two-Test series against Australia confirmed today.

History made with all Farah Palmer Cup matches to be broadcast on SKY
For the first time in the history of the Farah Palmer Cup (FPC) presented by Bunnings Warehouse, all matches are to be broadcast live and available to SKY Sport customers for the 2021 season. In addition, every week a Bunnings Warehouse FPC match and NPC match will be available Free to Air.
Black Ferns to feature in thrilling RWC 2021 opener in revamped 2022 schedule
World Rugby and hosts New Zealand Rugby have announced the match schedule for Rugby World Cup 2021, playing in 2022
Black Ferns 2021 schedule taking shape
The Black Ferns schedule for the 2021 season is starting to firm up as the Rugby World Cup dates for next year have been confirmed.

Scene set for super-charged Rugby World Cup as new dates in 2022 confirmed
Rugby World Cup 2021 will feature increased rest periods for all teams following World Rugby’s confirmation of the revised tournament dates which will now see New Zealand host the tournament between 8 October and 12 November, 2022.

Chiefs too good in historic Super women's clash
Both sides were up for it but the Chiefs were too good for the Blues in the historic women’s Super Rugby clash at Eden Park.
All Blacks Podcast with Eloise Blackwell and Aleisha-Pearl Nelson
Eloise Blackwell and Aleisha-Pearl Nelson join the All Blacks Podcast to talk about the inaugural Super Rugby Women's match between the Blues and Chiefs at Eden Park on Saturday 1 May.
Women’s Super Rugby Preview: Blues v Chiefs (2021)
History will be made on Saturday afternoon, when the first ever women’s match between Super Rugby clubs will be played in New Zealand. The Blues and Chiefs will be part of the inaugural women’s Super Rugby match, with the hope that a Super Rugby women’s competition will one day soon become part of the women’s schedule. It’s set to very a special occasion in women’s sport.

Blues women excited for women's clash
Coach Willie Walker has named a powerful nib Blues team for their historic women’s clash against the Waitomo Chiefs at Eden Park on Saturday.

Black Ferns Videos

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Told she couldn't play football, Renee Holmes took up rugby instead
Black Ferns outside back Renee Holmes has represented New Zealand in four…
Black Ferns players return home to Northland
As part of the AIG Creating Connections tour, Black Ferns' Arihiana…
Black Ferns players return home to Gisborne
Black Ferns' Renee Holmes & Charmaine McMenamin returned back to their old…
Progression of the women's game as told by Black Ferns
Women's rugby has come a long way. Kendra Cocksedge, Ruahei Demant and Eloise…
Ariana Bayler fights back from three knee reconstructions
Waikato halfback Ariana Bayler has the most remarkable story of adversity…
What it's like to make the Black Ferns for the first time
Raw & honest. Kendra Cocksedge, Eloise Blackwell and Ruahei Demant give us an…
A debut to remember for Grace Brooker
Grace Brooker was just 20 when she made her Black Ferns debut two years ago…
Black Ferns squad naming for 2021 Northern Tour
Join Dr Farah Palmer as she announces the 2021 Black Ferns squad for their…
What is the culture like in the Black Ferns?
There is something incredibly special about the culture within the Black Ferns…
What sacrifice means to the Black Ferns
Find out what sacrifice means to our Black Ferns' Kendra Cocksedge, Eloise…
Luka Connor on growing up in Ōpōtiki
Black Ferns hooker Luka Connor gives us an insight on what it was like to grow…
Welcome to the team Altrad
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced a major partnership with Altrad to become…
Renee Wickliffe scores hat-trick against England
With the Black Ferns' tour to the Northern Hemisphere confirmed at the end of…
New Zealand Rugby welcomed to INEOS Sports
INEOS Sports stars from around the globe welcome the All Blacks to the INEOS…
Eroni Clarke & Vania Wolfgramm: Manuia le vaiaso o le gagana Samoa
Manuia le vaiaso o le gagana Samoa (Happy Samoan Language Week). Eroni Clarke…
Melodie Robinson on RWC schedule announcement
Former Black Fern and representative on the Rugby World Cup Limited Board…
Black Ferns Haka launched at All Blacks Experience
The Black Ferns found out what it's like to face their own haka at the All…
Women's Super Rugby: Press Conference Eden Park (2021)
Hear from Chiefs skipper Les Elder and Blues captain Eloise Blackwell after…
HIGHLIGHTS: Blues v Chiefs Women (2021)
The Blues and Chiefs women have put on an entertaining clash at Eden Park…
Black Ferns | Super Rugby Aotearoa Women
Kendra Cocksedge hits up the Black Ferns to see what the team's game plans are…