Black Ferns lose Lolohea and du Plessis
2 weeks 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
3 weeks 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...
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...
Savea shines in New Zealand Rugby Awards
11 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...
World Rugby name their Men's 2025 Dream Team
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe final category of the World Rugby Awards 2025 has been revealed today, celebrating the Men’s 15s Dream Team of the Year. This announcement caps off an extraordinary season of international rugby...
NZL 42-26 FRA: Sorensen-McGee scores twice as Black Ferns beat France in Bronze Final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand take home first ever Women's Rugby World Cup bronze medal after prevailing in an entertaining match World Rugby's Breakthrough Player of the Year nominee Braxton Sorensen-McGee scored twice...
RWC2025 | Canada beat New Zealand 34-19 at Ashton Gate on Friday to book their place in the final of Rugby World Cup 2025
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCanada beat New Zealand 34-19 at Ashton Gate on Friday to book their place in the final of Rugby World Cup 2025. Story of the match Canada made a lightning-quick start to the match, needing only ten...
Ruahei Demant to play 50th Black Ferns Test in Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns selectors have named their match-day 23 for the upcoming Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final on Friday, September 19, 7.00pm BST (Saturday, September 20, 6.00am NZT) at Ashton Gate Stadium...
RWC2025 | Defending champions New Zealand beat South Africa 46-17
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDefending champions New Zealand beat South Africa 46-17 at Sandy Park on Saturday to book their place in the semi-finals of Rugby World Cup 2025. Story of the match South Africa started the game much...
New Zealand v South Africa quarter-final preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand come into their quarter-final against South Africa as one of the form teams looking to go all the way. A sweep of pool-stage victories against Spain, Japan, and Ireland gave the Black Ferns...
