New Zealand Women

All Blacks seal deal with US private equity firm

New Zealand Rugby secured a lucrative investment on Thursday from US private equity firm Silver Lake after allaying fears from the players' union that the deal risked tarnishing the famed All Blacks' legacy.   The...

New Zealand Rugby announces 29 contracted players for Black Ferns players

The Black Ferns programme has received a welcome boost in 2022 with 29 contracted players leaving behind their day jobs to focus their attention on rugby.   Building on the professional performance...

HAKA TIME | Top 5 Hakas from New Zealand in Rugby

A look back at some of the most memorable performances of the Haka at the Rugby World Cup, World Rugby Sevens Series and U-20 Championship from the All Blacks, Junior All Blacks and Black Ferns.    

New era for Black Ferns Sevens

A new era for the Black Ferns Sevens kicked off on Wednesday with new players and coaching group setting their sights on the next three years.Nominated for Halberg Coach of the Year, Cory Sweeney...

Tania Rosser Appointed Leinster Woman Head Coach

Leinster Rugby confirm that Tania Rosser has been appointed as the new Leinster Rugby Women’s Head Coach and takes over from Phil de Barra.   Rosser, who represented Leinster Rugby as a player...

Sarah Hirini and Anna Richards take major prizes as women's rugby shines at the ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards

Black Ferns Sevens captain Sarah Hirini has collected three major prizes at the 2021 ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards, including the supreme Kelvin R. Tremain Memorial Player of the Year. Due to COVID-19...

Nominees announced for 2021 ASB Rugby Awards

New Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) top performers of 2021 will be recognised in an ASB Rugby Awards TV event, with nominees announced today. This year’s awards, due to COVID-19 restrictions on public...

HIGHLIGHTS: France Women v New Zealand Women

Red Roses defeat USA at Sixways

The Red Roses scored 15 tries en route to a 89-0 win over the USA at Sixways.The win is their largest over the USA, and stretches their unbeaten run to 18 Tests.The Red Roses got off to a blistering...

The full list of 2021 World Rugby Awards Nominations

World Rugby has released the full list of nominations for the 2021 World Rugby Awards.   The Rugby public can now cast their votes for six of the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2021 categories...