Black Ferns named for Rugby World Cup opener
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Black Ferns team to play in their opening match of Rugby World Cup 2021, in front of a record-breaking crowd, has been named. The match is the third in a triple-header opening day at Eden Park, kicking...
Black Ferns named for last Test before Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA strong Black Ferns side has been named by coaches Wayne Smith, Wes Clarke and Whitney Hansen for their last Test match before the Rugby World Cup, hosting Japan at Eden Park on Saturday. The...
Two debutants feature in Black Ferns clash against Australia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns coaches Wayne Smith, Wes Clarke and Whitney Hansen have made several changes to the side that locked in the O’Reilly Cup for another year with victory in Christchurch last weekend. The...
Black Ferns named for O’Reilly Cup Test series
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the Black Ferns continue to build to the Rugby World Cup 2021, played in 2022, Director of Rugby Wayne Smith as named a 33-player squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Australia. The...
Wallaroos fail to hold off New Zealand in Tauranga
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn wet and wild conditions, the Wallaroos have fallen 23-10 to heated rivals New Zealand after failing to hold onto a first half lead. Starting in their game of the Pacific Four Series, the Buildcorp...
31-strong Black Ferns squad named for home June Test series
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMonths out from Rugby World Cup 2021 playing in 2022, New Zealand rugby fans get their first taste of Black Ferns action with the Pacific Four Series squad named today.Black Ferns coaches Wayne Smith,...
New Zealand Rugby announces 29 contracted players for Black Ferns players
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Black Ferns programme has received a welcome boost in 2022 with 29 contracted players leaving behind their day jobs to focus their attention on rugby. Building on the professional performance...
Kendra Cocksedge second Black Fern in history to reach 50 Tests
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHalfback Kendra Cocksedge will captain the Black Ferns for her 50th Test match in the black jersey when the team plays France in San Diego on Sunday morning (NZT). Black Ferns Head Coach Glenn...
Black Ferns named to play Canada in San Diego Super Series
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFour new caps and two returning players from the 2017 World Cup winning side have been named in the Black Ferns to play Canada as part of the Women’s Rugby Super Series 2019. North Harbour...
