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New Zealand's Black Ferns just added four-time World Cup winner Anna Richards as an independent selector, strengthening women's rugby from the top down. With over 35,000 women and girls now playing rugby in New Zealand, the timing couldn't be better.
One year from today, history will be made when the first-ever British and Irish Lions women's team takes the field against New Zealand's Black Ferns. The groundbreaking three-match series marks a massive milestone for women's rugby and global sports.
History will be made in September 2026 when the first British and Irish Lions women's rugby team takes on New Zealand's Black Ferns in a groundbreaking three-match series. The month-long tour marks a huge leap forward for women's rugby, bringing the sport's most prestigious touring team to the world champions.
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South Africa's women's rugby team proved they belong on the world stage, dominating scrums and scoring four tries against six-time World Champions New Zealand in a historic first meeting. The 52-20 loss tells only part of the story of a team rising fast.
New Zealand rugby player Layla Sae is back with the Black Ferns just eight months after tearing her ACL 16 minutes into her English debut. Her ahead-of-schedule recovery shows what's possible with the right support system.
Elinor Plum-King marked her Black Ferns debut with three tries in a commanding 62-19 victory, putting herself in prime position for Australia test selection. The 22-year-old flanker helped her team overcome an early deficit to dominate the match in Upper Hutt.
Amarante Sititi is following her brother Wallace into international rugby, earning her first Black Ferns call-up at just 19 years old. The rising star is one of five new players selected for New Zealand's upcoming eight-test season.
New Zealand's women's rugby team delivered a dominant 36-14 victory over Canada in Kansas City, settling the score seven months after their heartbreaking World Cup semifinal loss. The Black Ferns scored 31 unanswered second-half points to take control of the Pacific Four Series.
Ten months after Canada ended New Zealand's reign as world champions, the Black Ferns face their rivals in what could decide the Pacific Four title. Both teams arrive undefeated, setting up a rematch that promises redemption and respect.
New Zealand's Black Ferns Sevens crushed three opponents to top their group at the Vancouver Sevens, with star Jorja Miller scoring her 100th career try. The women's team now faces the United States in the semifinals after a perfect weekend performance.
New Zealand's Black Ferns received equal media coverage at the 2025 Rugby World Cup compared to their home tournament, proving distance doesn't diminish support. The unexpected findings challenge viral criticism that women's rugby was being ignored.
