New Zealand Women

Woodman inspires epic comeback in World Cup opener

Hosts New Zealand recovered from conceding three first-half tries to beat Australia 41-17 in their opening Rugby World Cup 2021 match at Eden Park on Saturday. A record crowd in Auckland were...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Australia Women v New Zealand Women

All the lineups for the opening weekend of the 2021 Rugby World Cup

The 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...

Wallaroos side named for opening match at RWC

After a stellar season, Aussie Sevens star Sharni Williams returns to the Wallaroos for her fourth Rugby World Cup, starting at centre in the opener against New Zealand on Saturday at Eden Park.Playing...

Black Ferns named for Rugby World Cup opener

The 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...

"One of the Greatest Athletes on the Planet!" | Portia Woodman

New Zealand will be the blockbuster matchup on week 1 of the Rugby World Cup 2021, as they take on near neighbours Australia. One of the players to watch out for is Portia Woodman, her try scoring ability...

Women's Rugby World Cup 2021: Opening tournament press conference

"One of the Greatest Athletes on the Planet!" | Portia Woodman

THE BREAKDOWN: What chance do the Black Ferns have of defending their title? | Sky Sport NZ

Settled look to Springbok Women team for RWC opener

The Springbok Women team to play France in their opening Pool C match of the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand has a familiar and experienced look to it, with only prop Sanelisiwe Charlie not a regular starter...