Stay connected with the reigning world champions as they embark on a monumental 2026 season. After a thrilling World Cup campaign in England, the Black Ferns are back on home soil to showcase the absolute best of women’s international rugby. Our mission is to provide dedicated coverage for the fans of the world’s most dominant women’s team.
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Head Coach Whitney Hansen and her coaching staff have officially announced a powerful 31-player squad for the remainder of the 2026 international season. Consequently, this updated Black Ferns squad 2026 lineup features nine total changes from the Pacific Four Series roster, including five exciting uncapped players who earned call-ups following stellar Sky Super Rugby Aupiki … Read more
Black Ferns and Matatū midfielder Amy Du Plessis has officially committed her long-term future to New Zealand Rugby (NZR). The 2022 Rugby World Cup winner has signed a major Amy Du Plessis Contract Extension. This new deal will keep her with the national side until the end of 2029. Major Tournaments Drive Long-Term Deal The … Read more
Black Ferns star loose forward Kaipo Olsen-Baker has officially committed her long-term future to New Zealand Rugby (NZR). The explosive 24-year-old talent has signed a major Kaipo Olsen-Baker Contract Extension that will keep her with the national side until the end of 2029. World Cup Success Leads to Long-Term Deal The Gisborne-born loose forward has … Read more
The official New Zealand Sevens Squads 2026 are now locked in. Selectors have named both teams for the final two legs of the HSBC SVNS World Series. The action starts in Valladolid, Spain on May 29-31. It will finish in France one week later. Two Key Changes for the Black Ferns Sevens The Black Ferns … Read more
The Black Ferns Sevens Hong Kong legacy reached new heights as they marked the 50th Anniversary of the tournament with a fourth consecutive title. In a repeat of their long-standing rivalry, New Zealand edged out Australia 19-14 in a high-octane final, continuing their dominance in the HSBC SVNS league. Dominant Victory Over Australia The final … Read more