NZR begins search for a Black Ferns coach
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today announced the commencement of a recruitment process for the Black Ferns Head Coach role, marking the next chapter in the evolution of the women’s game. NZR’s...
NZL 42-26 FRA: Sorensen-McGee scores twice as Black Ferns beat France in Bronze Final
2 months 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...
Ruahei Demant to play 50th Black Ferns Test in Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final
2 months 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...
Black Ferns fly in Mererangi Paul to replace injured du Plessis
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyExciting outside back Mererangi Paul has joined the New Zealand squad at Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 as an injury replacement for Amy du Plessis. Du Plessis has been ruled out of the tournament...
NZL 46-17 RSA: New Zealand reaction (Player of the Match Olsen-Baker, co-captain Demant, head coach Bunting, Woodman-Wickliffe, Waaka)
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyReaction from Player of the Match Taipo Olsen-Baker, co-captain Ruahei Demant, head coach Allan Bunting, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe and Stacey Waaka after New Zealand beat South Africa 46-17 in the quarter-finals...
RWC2025 | Defending champions New Zealand beat South Africa 46-17
2 months 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
2 months 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...
NZL team announcement (v RSA) media conference: head coach Bunting, captain Demant, Miller, Joseph
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Allan Bunting, captain Ruahei Demant, Jorja Miller and Maia Joseph look ahead to New Zealand's quarter-final against South Africa at Sandy Park on Saturday Allan Bunting, head coach On squad...
RWC2025 | Allan Bunting, co-captain Ruahei Demant and Braxton Sorensen-McGee react to the Black Ferns' 62-19 win
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand head coach Allan Bunting, co-captain Ruahei Demant and Mastercard Player of the Match Braxton Sorensen-McGee react to the Black Ferns' 62-19 win over Japan in Pool C at Sandy Park that clinched...
Black Ferns name 33-strong squad for Rugby World Cup in England
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns coaches Allan Bunting, Tony Christie, Steve Jackson, Dan Cron and Riki Flutey have selected 33 players to defend their title at the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England next month.The...
