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 Pacific Four Series Squad 2026: Key Highlights

The 30-player group includes the return of several key forwards and backs who impressed during the February training camp in Wellington. Notable selections include:

  • Experienced leaders such as Ruahei Demant, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe (in her final season), and Renee Holmes.
  • Multiple debutants from the recent NPC and Super Rugby Aupiki seasons, showing Hansen’s willingness to blood fresh talent.
  • Strong forward pack depth with players like Chelsea Bremner, Alana Bremner, and Georgia Ponsonby all retained.

Hansen said the squad reflects both current form and long-term development goals, especially with the new Collective Agreement providing better support for the players.

Pacific Four Series 2026 Fixtures Confirmed

The Black Ferns will play three matches in the USA during April 2026:

  • Sunday 12 April (NZ time): Black Ferns vs USA – Heart Health Park, Sacramento
  • Saturday 18 April: Black Ferns vs Canada – CPKC Stadium, Kansas City
  • Saturday 25 April: Black Ferns vs Australia – Sunshine Coast Stadium (ANZAC Day clash)

These games are crucial for building match fitness and combinations ahead of the full 2026 international calendar, which includes home Tests later in the year.

Link Between Sevens & 15s Black Ferns

The recent success of the Black Ferns Sevens in Vancouver (fifth straight title) has boosted morale across the programme. Several dual-code players are balancing Sevens commitments with 15s preparations, showing the strength of New Zealand’s women’s rugby pathways.

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Official squad announcement from allblacks.com Black Ferns and nzrugby.co.nz.