From the wops to World Cup final: Ōmāio celebrates its famous Black Ferns daughter
Like many Black Ferns and All Blacks, Ruahei Demant is from small-town NZ.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromBlack Ferns
Wayne Smith's eye-opening moment that sparked Black Ferns rescue mission
Master coach Wayne Smith once wondered whether he was erring with the Black Ferns.
Editorial: Rugby to rejoice in, at last
EDITORIAL: The Black Ferns' style of play is a joy to behold.
Phil Gifford: Four talking points ahead of the Rugby World Cup final
Four talking points ahead of the Rugby World Cup final.
What is the future of the Black Ferns and women’s rugby after the final whistle?
NZ Rugby need to capitalise on what the Black Ferns and this World Cup have achieved.
England lose star playmaker for World Cup final v Black Ferns
The star fullback has failed to recover from an injury suffered in the side's semi final.
Sir Graham Henry: The Black Ferns' greatest challenge
The coaching great identifies the biggest hurdle the side needs to overcome on Saturday.
'Best of all time': Black Ferns brace for fierce England test
Winning the World Cup will involve toppling a side setting an unprecedented standard.
The poi phenomenon: How a small round ball became a Rugby World Cup highlight
As sought-after as a finals ticket, poi have caught Rugby World Cup fans in a whirl.
'Hope we're a lot better': What the Black Ferns must improve in World Cup final
The Black Ferns are ready for the 'game of our lives' against the tough English.
Music, fun and laughter: Behind the scenes of the Black Ferns' success
There’s more to a Black Ferns test at the Rugby World Cup than what happens on the field.
Phil Gifford: The quality that could lift Black Ferns to top of the world
Phil Gifford presents his seven talking points from a massive rugby weekend.
How home support is fuelling Black Ferns’ cup campaign
Public support has been “unreal” and is something they have not experienced in the past.
Phil Gifford: Are the Black Ferns ready for an arm wrestle?
Phil Gifford presents six talking points before a big weekend for the Black Ferns and ABs.
All you need to know: Black Ferns v France, World Cup semifinal
All you need to know ahead of the Black Ferns’ World Cup semi-final clash against France.
Paranoid or prudent? England women raise spying fears ahead of World Cup semi
One Red Roses coach is afraid their opposition have been handed a sneaky advantage.
'They should be scared': Black Ferns captain's warning ahead of semifinal
Ruahei Demant believes the Black Ferns will pose a challenge France haven't seen before.
Wales captain: 'I think the Black Ferns are going to win it'
'It’s going to be an incredible finale.'
How the Black Ferns can beat France
Three former stars of the game share their recipes for Black Ferns’ success.
All you need to know: Black Ferns v Wales
All you need to know ahead of the Black Ferns’ World Cup quarterfinal clash against Wales.
Women's Rugby World Cup: Powerhouse Portia named to start vs Wales
Woodman just wants to get the ball, run hard and have fun in the quarter-final.
'Most innovative captain': How Black Ferns star made impact through injury
After a horror run of injuries, a World Cup debut awaits Kennedy Simon.
Wales call up NZ naval officer for Black Ferns clash
It has all the makings of a plot in a spy novel.
'Watch the ABs on replay': Black Ferns address NZ rugby schedule clash
Black Ferns scheduled to play at the same time as the All Blacks this weekend.
Around 17,000 turn out in Whangārei for World Cup matches
There was a huge turnout for the Black Ferns and other games on the weekend in Whangārei.
Black Ferns run in nine tries while France wallop Fiji
The stage is set for the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals in Whangārei this weekend.
The band's back together: Former ABs guru embracing new Black Ferns role
Mike Cron's Black Ferns brief rapidly changed following the damning cultural review.
'More technical than blokes': World Cup researcher on women's rugby's rapid rise
It's not uncommon to hear fans say the women's game is now better than men's rugby.
'Best in the world': Black Ferns weapon returns from injury
Ayesha Leti-I'iga was out for five weeks due to a calf injury.
Tears shed as men fall for women's rugby at the World Cup
Men's rugby aficionado Jim Kayes has fallen for the women's game. And he's not alone.
'Frustrating': Black Ferns veteran slams pay disparity reports as 'way off'
Chelsea Semple has dismissed reports around pay disparity with England as "way off".
Sporting snake oil: Why fans should be wary of NZ Rugby's new venture
NZ Rugby quietly pulled off its biggest heist under its new Silver Lake partnership.
'They are beatable': What Black Ferns learned from England's win over France
There was a lot for the Black Ferns to take away from the weekend's World Cup round.
The sisters Black Ferns are lucky to have
Black Ferns coach Wayne Smith sings the praises of sisters Alana and Chelsea Bremner.