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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.
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
Big news for Black Ferns fans! Whitney Hansen has been officially named the new Black Ferns head coach, taking over from Allan Bunting on a contract through to the end of 2027. New Zealand Rugby announced the appointment on December 18, 2025, just weeks after the team’s bronze medal finish at the 2025 Rugby World … Read more
The Black Ferns 2026 schedule is here! New Zealand’s powerhouse women’s rugby team will play an exciting 10 Tests in 2026, including four blockbuster home matches. Fans can look forward to retaining the O’Reilly Cup against Australia and a thrilling three-Test series against France as part of the new WXV Global Series. Discover all the … Read more
The Black Ferns, New Zealand’s iconic women’s rugby team, began the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 with a commanding victory against Spain on August 25, 2025. Played at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, England, this electrifying performance highlighted their skill, passion, and title-defending ambition. At ABS Rugby, we bring you the key moments and … Read more
The Black Ferns are gearing up for their final home matches of 2025 with a 33-player squad for a trial against Black Ferns XV on July 5 and a Test against Australia on July 12. Featuring the return of Renee Holmes and Kelly Brazier, and Alana Bremner as new co-captain alongside Ruahei Demant, the Black … Read more