A Series of Firsts: Haka and Anthem (Black Ferns)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySinging the national anthem and performing the haka for the first time is a moment you will never forget. Find out what it means to the players. black ferns
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...
Injuries force a reshuffle of Saturday's All Blacks squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced the match-day 23 for this week’s Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship Test against Australia at Eden Park in Auckland. Injuries...
Ireland stun hosts South Africa as semi-finals confirmed at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa’s hopes of lifting the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 trophy on home turf were ended in stunning style when Ireland’s men emphatically eliminated the hosts on quarter-finals day at...
Heavyweights flex their muscles on opening day of Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 kicked off in spectacular style at the Cape Town Stadium on Friday, as the big-name sides successfully navigated a day of high-stakes knockout matches. Cape Town is host...
Black Fern legend Kendra Cocksedge announces impending retirement
2 years 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...
New Zealand Sevens teams named for Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens squads set to compete for the Rugby World Cup Sevens title in South Africa early next month have been named today. Both teams are defending...
A big weekend of women's internationals
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a big weekend for women’s rugby with a total of four Test matches playing out as the World Cup inches nearer. AUS vs NZ: After a promising start by the Wallaroos, the...
Black Ferns add Eden Park Test to Rugby World Cup build up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFresh off victory in the O’Reilly Cup Series, New Zealand Rugby has today confirmed one final Test for the Black Ferns in their Rugby World Cup preparations, hosting Japan at Eden Park on 24 September. 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...
