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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
Ayesha Leti-I’iga
Carla Hohepa
Chelsea Alley
Cheyelle Robins-Reti
Dhys Faleafaga
Eloise Blackwell
Georgia Ponsonby
Grace Brooker
Grace Houpapa-Barrett
Iritana Hohaia
Joanah Ngan-Woo
Kelly Brazier
Kelsie Wills
Kendra Cocksedge
Kendra Reynolds
Kennedy Simon
Krystal Murray
Les Elder
Liana Mikaele-Tu'u
Maiakawanakaulani Roos
Patricia Maliepo
Pip Love
Portia Woodman
Renee Holmes
Renee Wickliffe
Ruahei Demant
Stacey Fluhler
Tanya Kalounivale
Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate

Black Ferns news

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Black Ferns better but still fall short against France
The Black Ferns have turned in their best performance of the northern tour, but still fell 29-7 to France in Castres to close out this campaign.
PREVIEW: Black Ferns v France (Castres)
The Black Ferns will be looking to finish their Northern Tour on a high this weekend, taking on France in their second Test in Castres.
Black Ferns looking to bounce back in French finale
The Black Ferns team to play their last Test of the 2021 calendar, against France at Stade Pierre-Fabre in Castres this Saturday (kick off 3pm), has been named.
Black Ferns shut out in Pau
The Black Ferns have fallen to their third straight defeat of their northern tour, losing 38-13 to France in Pau.
PREVIEW: Black Ferns v France (Pau)
After two disappointing losses to the Red Roses in England, the Black Ferns are in France ready to redeem themselves. The first of two Tests against France is in Pau and the Black Ferns coaches have made very little changes to the side that lost in Northampton last weekend, keeping the faith in the players to turn their campaign around.
Black Ferns named for first Test against France
The Black Ferns team to face France, at Stade de Hameau in Pau on Saturday (3pm kick off / 3am Sunday NZT) has been named.
Black Ferns better but England still too strong
England has swept the series 2-0, but there were glimpses of progress from the Black Ferns after a resounding 56-15 defeat at Northampton’s Franklin’s Gardens.
Black Ferns ready for redemption
Black Ferns Head Coach Glenn Moore said with a week of focused improvement behind them, the Black Ferns are ready for redemption against England.
PREVIEW: Black Ferns v England (Northampton)
After last week’s milestone 100th Test match and the Black Ferns first international hit-out in over two years, the cobwebs have been well and truly blown out and they’re ready to make amends against England in Northampton this weekend.
Black Ferns up the intensity ahead of second Test
The Black Ferns team to face England in the second of two Tests, at Franklin’s Gardens in Northampton this Sunday (kick off 2.45pm GMT, 3.45am Monday NZT), has been named.

Black Ferns better off for lessons learnt in English Test
Black Ferns midfielder Chelsea Alley said the loss to England on Sunday provided some valuable lessons for the young team.
England too good in Black Ferns' 100th Test
The Black Ferns will be much the better for their first international outing in more than two years, but England has taken the early series bragging rights and retained the world No 1 ranking with an emphatic 43-12 shutout at Exeter’s Sandy Park.
Black Ferns and Red Roses join landmark head impact study
The Black Ferns and England Red Roses will participate in a ground-breaking head impact study using instrumented mouthguards to inform and advance injury-prevention initiatives in women’s rugby.
100th Test Preview: Black Ferns v England
The must-anticipated Test match is here. The Black Ferns 100th and their first in over two years.

Nine debutants feature in Black Ferns 100th Test
The Black Ferns team to play England in their 100th Test this Sunday has been named, in the first Test of the End of Year Tour (kick off 2.30pm GMT, 3.30am Sunday NZT).
RWC 2021 aims to make history on opening match day
New Zealand Rugby and World Rugby target to set a Rugby World Cup and world record for attendance at a standalone women’s rugby match day
Broadcast Guide: Black Ferns Northern Tour
The Black Ferns have their final game of their Northern Tour this weekend against France in Castres.
Huriana Manuel-Carpenter to be inducted into World Rugby Hall of Fame
Former Black Ferns Sevens captain Huriana Carpenter will become No. 151 in World Rugby's Hall of Fame.

99 Tests - The Black Ferns ultimate quiz
Ahead of this weekend's massive clash with England in what will be the Black Ferns 100th Test match, see how well you know your Black Ferns history from the past 30 years.
Long time between drinks for Black Ferns ahead of 100th Test
It's been two years since the Black Ferns last played a Test match, but their preparation is in full swing for Sunday's clasg with England in Exeter (kick off 3.30am Monday NZT).

Black Ferns Videos

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Georgia Ponsonby on her Black Ferns debut
Sarah Hirini, Sam Whitelock, Codie Taylor, Aaron Smith and now Georgia…
Get to know Riverton's Amy Rule
From playing invitational rugby in a small Southland town four years ago, to…
Patricia Maliepo ready to make her mark
Get to know Patricia Maliepo, our talented teenage playmaker who made her Black…
Dhys Faleafaga on Black Ferns debut
We've seen what she can do on the Sevens field, so how is she finding the…
The Breakdown: November 22, 2021
In the final episode of the year, the Breakdown crew talk through the All…
Black Ferns haka (Castres)
Catch the Black Ferns perform their final haka for 2021 against France in…
HIGHLIGHTS | Black Ferns v France (Castres, 2021)
The Black Ferns haven't been able to shake off a strong French side in their…
HIGHLIGHTS | Black Ferns v France (Pau, 2021)
The Black Ferns have suffered their third straight loss on the Northern Tour…
Black Ferns haka v France (Pau)
Watch as the Black Ferns perform their haka in front of a packed crowd at Stade…
HIGHLIGHTS | Black Ferns v England (Test Two 2021)
The Black Ferns have recorded their second straight loss to England on their…
Black Ferns haka (Northampton)
The Black Ferns perform their haka against England in Northampton.
The Breakdown: November 1, 2021
The Breakdown crew dissect the All Blacks dominating win over Wales in Cardiff…
HIGHLIGHTS | Black Ferns v England (Test One 2021)
The Black Ferns have played their first Test match in over two years, but it…
First Black Ferns haka of 2021
For the first time since 2019, the Black Ferns have performed their haka on an…
"I wanted to be a Black Fern just like her"
Ahead of the Black Ferns 100th Test match, a few of our long-standing players…
Kendra Cocksedge & Pip Love Press Conference (Exeter)
Hear from Black Ferns' Kendra Cocksedge and Pip Love as they prepare for this…
Black Ferns assistant coach John Haggart Press Conference (Exeter)
Hear from Black Ferns assistant coach John Haggart after the team arrived in…
Black Ferns settle into Surrey
Hear from head coach, Glenn Moore about the Black Ferns’ first few days on the…
MIC'D UP with Krystal Murray
Black Ferns newbie Krystal 'Muzza' Murray chucked on a mic for the Black Ferns…
Player Spotlight: Portia Woodman
Ahead of the Black Ferns Northern Tour to France and England, midfielder…