Black Ferns lose Lolohea and du Plessis
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns hooker Atlanta Lolohea and midfielder Amy Du Plessis have been ruled out of Saturday's match against France. Lolohea sustained an ankle injury at Thursday training, while midfielder...
Black Ferns squad announced
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns Head Coach Whitney Hansen has named a strong match-day 23 to take on France at Semenoff Stadium in Whangārei on Saturday, October 24, 3.05pm NZDT kick-off.The match marks the 150th Black Ferns...
WXV Global Report | New Zealand 81 - 12 France
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyShyrah Tuliau-Tua’a scored a second-half quadruple, while Maia Joseph, Amy du Plessis, and Ayesha Leti-I’iga weighed in with doubles as New Zealand put on a commanding performance against...
Black Ferns push the Red Roses
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Black Ferns dominated possession and territory and pushed the Red Roses to the final minute before a late intercept gave England a 26-19 win at Allianz Stadium. Black Ferns 19...
WXV Global Series: England and Canada draw epic, and France defy cards to beat Australia
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyA much-improved Wales overcame the Springbok Women to kick off their WXV Global Series campaign in style in Cardiff. Italy followed suit with a convincing victory over Japan, before England and Canada...
Black Ferns prove too good for Wallaroos in inaugural ANZAC Day O'Reilly Cup Test
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Black Ferns have navigated slippery conditions to reclaim the world number two spot, the Pacific Four title, and the O'Reilly Cup, running out 40-5 winners over the Wallaroos in the ever Trans-Tasman...
Savea shines in New Zealand Rugby Awards
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyArdie Savea’s dominant performances across the rugby season have been reflected in the New Zealand Rugby Awards, with the 32-year-old acknowledged as the best player in the country in 2025. In...
Black Ferns fly in Mererangi Paul to replace injured du Plessis
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyExciting outside back Mererangi Paul has joined the New Zealand squad at Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 as an injury replacement for Amy du Plessis. Du Plessis has been ruled out of the tournament...
Amy du Plessis ruled out of the Black Ferns RWC knock out game against South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns centre Amy du Plessis has been ruled out for the remainder of the Women’s Rugby World Cup following a shoulder injury. Du Plessis will remain in the country alongside her whānau...
Black Ferns Injury Update
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLoose forward Kaipo Olsen-Baker and outside backs Ayesha Leti-I’iga and Amy du Plessis have been assessed by the Black Ferns medical team overnight following their Women’s Rugby World Cup opener...
