Black Ferns primed for second Rugby World Cup encounter
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns coaches have made a raft of changes ahead of their second Rugby World Cup fixture against Wales at Waitakere Stadium this Sunday (kick off 3.15pm). With wholesale changes to...
All the lineups for the opening weekend of the 2021 Rugby World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for the opening weekend of the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. TEAM NEWS HEADLINES South Africa v France Zenay Jordaan will become South Africa’s...
Black Ferns named for Rugby World Cup opener
1 year 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
1 year 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...
Black Fern legend Kendra Cocksedge announces impending retirement
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyKendra Cocksedge, the most capped Black Fern of all time, has announced that she will retire from all rugby after Rugby World Cup 2021. Cocksedge has had an unpresented career in the black...
Ireland and South Africa climb World Rugby Women’s Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo teams improved their position in the World Rugby Women’s Rankings as a result of the three test matches played this weekend. Ireland’s 57-22 win over Japan in...
Black Ferns set to defend O’Reilly Cup in Christchurch
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns coaches Wayne Smith, Wes Clarke and Whitney Hansen have named their side for the first of two O’Reilly Cup Tests, to be played in Christchurch, this Saturday (kick off 7.05pm). The...
Black Ferns named for O’Reilly Cup Test series
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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,...
