New Zealand Women

Talent aplenty for 2023 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki squads

Following the success of the Rugby World Cup, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has contracted 105 players across the Blues, Chiefs Manawa, Hurricanes Poua, and Matatū for the 2023 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki season. Among...

Van der Flier, Demant and Smith land top World Rugby awards

Josh van der Flier and Ruahei Demant were named the best rugby players in the world on Sunday, with Wayne Smith the number one coach.       Ireland's Josh van der Flier has been named...

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...