New Zealand Women

Les Elder announces retirement

Former Bay of Plenty, Chiefs Manawa and Black Ferns captain Les Elder has today announced her retirement from rugby.   Elder first debuted for the Black Ferns in 2015 and was part of the 2017 Rugby...

A letter from Portia to the next generation of Black Ferns

Nominees unveiled for World Rugby Awards 2022

World Rugby is unveiling the shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2022, which will be presented in Monaco on Sunday, 20 November.     Following a stellar year for international...

HIGHLIGHTS: New Zealand Women v England Women

Black Ferns beat the Red Roses to win the Rugby World Cup

New Zealand became the first host nation to win a women's Rugby World Cup as they beat 14-player England at Eden Park. New Zealand became the first host nation to win a women’s Rugby World Cup as...

Portia Woodman opens up to Dan Carter on how it felt to be a RWC champion!

Portia Woodman tells Dan Carter that nerves will give way to excitement when the Rugby World Cup final kicks-off at Eden Park, and looks back on 2017 when New Zealand last won the trophy.  

So how did England reach the World Cup Final? | Rugby World Cup 2021 Analysis

World Rugby Women's Rankings Preview - RWC Final & 3rd Place Play Off

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the Rugby World Cup 2021 bronze final and final at Eden Park this weekend.   Permutation highlights: New Zealand must win by more than 15...

Black Ferns team named for Rugby World Cup Final

The Black Ferns team to face England for the Rugby World Cup title, at a sold-out Eden Park this Saturday, has been named. Black Ferns coaches have made just one injury-enforced change to their match-day...

RWC Final - Red Roses & Black Ferns Announce Match Day 23's

It has been a long journey for the RWC2021 Teams, Players and Organisers with the tournament being postponed by a year. Many thought it would not go ahead but we head into the final week as England and...