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...
Dave Rennie makes six changes for Springboks clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Dave Rennie has made six changes to the starting XV ahead of Saturday afternoon's clash with South Africa at the iconic Adelaide Oval, in what will be the first Test to be played in the...
Ireland and South Africa climb World Rugby Women’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo teams improved their position in the World Rugby Women’s Rankings as a result of the three test matches played this weekend. Ireland’s 57-22 win over Japan in...
HIGHLIGHTS: Black Ferns v Australia (O'Reilly Cup, Christchurch 2022)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Black Ferns have retained the O'Reilly Cup with a huge victory over Australia in their opening game of the series in Christchurch.
PRESS CONFERENCE | Kennedy Simon & Tyla Nathan-Wong preview O'Reilly Cup Series
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns co-captain Kennedy Simon & debutant Tyla Nathan-Wong speak the media ahead of their first Test in the 2022 O'Reilly Cup Series against Australia in Christchurch.
Black Ferns set to defend O’Reilly Cup in Christchurch
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns coaches Wayne Smith, Wes Clarke and Whitney Hansen have named their side for the first of two O’Reilly Cup Tests, to be played in Christchurch, this Saturday (kick off 7.05pm). The...
