Black Ferns'We'll have those conversations': Bunting on Black Ferns future 'The most important thing is that we be really honest around where we can grow.'30 Sep 04:03 AM
SportBlack Ferns arrive home from the Rugby World CupAfter winning their Bronze Final match at the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, the Black Ferns have arrived home at Auckland Airport. Video / Jason DordayWatch30 Sep 12:53 AM
Black Ferns'Pretty speechless': Black Ferns star caps off big year with World Rugby awardA big year for Braxton Sorensen-McGee was not without one final crescendo.28 Sep 12:04 AM
Black FernsBlack Ferns top France to finish third at World CupThe Black Ferns were too good for France and finish the World Cup in third place.27 Sep 01:32 PM
Black Ferns'Motivation enough': Black Ferns search for redemption against FranceA loss to France would drop the Black Ferns outside the world’s top three.26 Sep 08:00 PM
PremiumOpinionAlice SoperAlice Soper: How NZ Rugby let rivals overtake the Black Ferns24 Sep 12:00 AM
Black FernsBlack Fern chasing rare double at World Rugby AwardsThe awards will be announced during Sunday’s World Cup final at Twickenham.22 Sep 08:24 AM
Black FernsWorld media reacts to Black Ferns' Rugby World Cup semifinal loss over CanadaAllan Bunting’s women got off to a slow start in Bristol.20 Sep 03:44 AM
Black Ferns'Sometimes it’s not going to be our day': The big difference in Black Ferns loss'When you give them ball in our own half, they’re really accurate,' Bunting said.19 Sep 11:12 PM
Black FernsStreak over! Black Ferns' World Cup run endsThe two-time defending champion Black Ferns have been knocked out of the World Cup. 19 Sep 07:52 PM
Black Ferns'Trust our systems': The key area Black Ferns need to address in semifinalOf the four teams remaining in the competition, the Black Ferns are the most penalised. 19 Sep 05:00 AM
Black FernsBlack Ferns v Canada: All you need to knowCanada are in their sixth World Cup semifinal but first ever against the Ferns.18 Sep 10:00 PM
Black Ferns'Strength to strength': Where the Black Ferns have improved since Canada defeatThe Black Ferns have not lost a World Cup knockout match since 1991.18 Sep 08:16 PM
Women's Rugby World CupKiwi coach defends England’s ‘route-one’ tacticsEngland’s forward pack has scored 22 of their 38 tries at this World Cup.18 Sep 06:32 PM
Black FernsThe GOAT and the Kid: Meet the Black Ferns' strike weaponsBlack Ferns duo are at opposite end of careers but relishing chance to play together.17 Sep 10:00 PM
Black FernsBlack Ferns injury blow for World Cup semifinalThe Black Ferns side to face Canada on Saturday has been announced.17 Sep 05:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlice SoperAlice Soper: How a rule change could have seen World Cup bite handled fairerOPINION: Ireland were let down by the fact they couldn't challenge an alleged foul play.16 Sep 09:00 PM
Black Ferns Kiwi referee named for World Cup semifinalNew Zealand referee Maggie Cogger-Orr has been given the biggest assignment of her career.16 Sep 07:12 PM
Black FernsRising star called into Black Ferns squad ahead of semifinalMererangi Paul scored twice on debut last year and has 12 Black Ferns caps.16 Sep 01:14 AM
Black FernsFrench player cited for biting in Women's Rugby World Cup winTelevision replays appeared to show Axelle Berthoumieu biting Aoife Wafer.14 Sep 09:12 PM
Black FernsWorld media reacts to Black Ferns World Cup knockout win over South Africa The Black Ferns' stunning second-half revival impressed rugby analysts around the world.14 Sep 06:31 AM
Black Ferns'All f***ing day': The half-time speech that sparked Black Ferns in World CupThe Black Ferns scored six tries in the second 40 to advance to the final four.14 Sep 05:01 AM
Black FernsBlack Ferns survive early scare to romp into semifinalsThe Black Ferns scored six tries in the second 40 to advance to the final four.13 Sep 06:05 PM
Black FernsRiki Flutey's kicking club: Inside the Black Ferns' turnaround from the tee'[They're] last to leave the field ... because they’ve got to get their kicking reps in.'12 Sep 10:00 PM
Black FernsBlack Fern ruled out of World Cup with injuryAn injury replacement is expected to join the squad in the coming days. 12 Sep 08:26 PM
Black Ferns'They want to go through us': Bunting on Black Ferns' focus and South Africa's bench splitSouth Africa have named a 7-1 forwards-back split on the bench for the quarter-final clash12 Sep 04:41 AM
Black Ferns'Grateful it happened': The re-emergence of Renee HolmesHolmes is again playing a key role after being dropped from the Black Ferns in early 2025.11 Sep 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumWomen's Rugby World CupWomen's World Cup exit shows rugby's growth gaps off the field – Alice SoperOPINION: Japan's coach has called for stronger global structures for the women’s game.10 Sep 06:01 AM
Black Ferns'Auntie Cindy': How ex-PM Ardern is inspiring Black Ferns to World Cup glory'I felt like I was going to crush her if I hugged her too hard,' a Black Ferns star joked.09 Sep 06:00 PM
Black Ferns'We can go all day': Black Ferns lay down challenge with big World Cup win'We’ve been working on playing our DNA, which is going through, going over, going around.'08 Sep 12:00 AM
Black FernsStatement made: Black Ferns keep Ireland scoreless in World Cup routThe win sees the Black Ferns top the group and book a quarter-final against South Africa. 07 Sep 06:15 PM