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Stay connected with the reigning world champions as they embark on a massive 2026 season. After a thrilling 2025 World Cup campaign in England, the Black Ferns are back on home soil to showcase the best of women’s international rugby.
Follow every try, tackle, and tactical masterclass as the team enters a new era under Head Coach Whitney Hansen.
Black Ferns head coach Whitney Hansen has today named a 30-player squad for the Pacific Four Series in the USA next month. The squad features a strong mix of experienced Test players and exciting new talent, with several debutants included as the Black Ferns continue their build-up toward the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Black Ferns … Read more
The wait is over! Tickets for the All Blacks July 2026 home Tests are officially on sale, launching the inaugural Nations Championship on home soil with massive clashes against France, Italy, and Ireland. Pre-sale is live right now, and general sale opens at 10am NZDT on Wednesday 18 March 2026. With demand expected to be … Read more
The Black Ferns Sevens Vancouver 2026 triumph is complete! New Zealand claimed gold at the HSBC SVNS Vancouver tournament, defeating Australia in a thrilling final to extend their incredible unbeaten record at BC Place for the fifth year in a row. Jorja Miller was the standout star, earning Player of the Final honours as the … Read more
The Black Ferns training camp is underway in Wellington (February 16-27, 2026), with Head Coach Whitney Hansen calling up 41 players to kick off preparations for the 2026 season. This camp comes amid exciting developments: the new Collective Agreement (signed February 23) delivering better fees and conditions for Black Ferns players, plus Portia Woodman-Wickliffe’s final … Read more
The Black Ferns Sevens 2026 campaign is heating up! After a strong showing in Cape Town where they reached the HSBC SVNS final but fell to Australia 26-12, the team is focused on redemption and momentum heading into Dubai (17-18 January 2026). The Black Ferns Sevens delivered standout performances with hat-tricks and flair, setting the … Read more