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Black Ferns begin road to World Cup with win over Wallaroos
Braxton Sorensen-McGee and Ayesha Leti-I'iga bagged doubles in the Black Ferns' win.
Sorensen-McGee named for Black Ferns debut
The teenager has been named at fullback to face the Wallaroos on Saturday.
Alice Soper: How women’s rugby is hit by gender play gap
OPINION: Top women's players are returning to club level as a World Cup defence looms.
'A shortage of props': NZ Rugby seeks athletes for new Black Ferns pathway
Next Ferns seeks women aged 16-25 for four regional combines in May.
‘Some tough experiences’: Black Ferns coach takes stock as World Cup looms
Allan Bunting took over as Black Ferns director of rugby in 2023.
Alice Soper: Black Ferns RWC spots up for grabs in Super Rugby Aupiki
Round one presents many tasty match-ups for the selectors to mull over.
Alice Soper: There is no better time than now for a Māori Black Ferns team
OPINION: Such an ask may feel audacious but our game needs that this year.
Springboks return to Eden Park, targeting All Blacks' unbeaten run
The All Blacks and Black Ferns will play a total of nine home tests in 2025.
‘A full-circle moment’: How friend’s death prompted Black Fern to give back
'It was scary. We were young … we didn't know how to handle it and it's changed us.'
WXV1: Vahaakolo hat-trick seals big Black Ferns win over France
New Zealand have bounced back to close out their 2024 season in style.
What Portia Woodman-Wickliffe will take to Japan and what she leaves behind
"Our tikanga, our values ... I think they’re very similar in the Japanese culture."
‘Everything we’ve needed’: Black Ferns’ losses vital in World Cup preparations
The reigning world champions could end the year with four straight defeats.
'Look into the mirror': Four-time World Cup winner slams Black Ferns and Bunting
'We've got some other girls that can also play – why don't you give them a shot?'
Dominant England put on clinic against Black Ferns
The halftime score was 12-22 in favour of England.
Black Ferns stunned by Ireland in WXV1 opener
The Black Ferns have fallen to a massive upset against Ireland in Vancouver.
'New for me': Black Fern learning to adapt on eve of WXV 1
New Zealand begin their campaign in Vancouver on Monday afternoon.
'Ready to introduce ourselves': Black Ferns set to welcome Ireland to WXV1
The two sides have met only twice previously, having won a game each.
Chris Rattue: Image that shows how NZ Rugby fails the women’s game
OPINION: A bad look in the Twickenham coaching box.
Paul Lewis: Naive Black Ferns need change before bigger tests
OPINION: If the Ferns are to beat England next month, they’ll need more than they showed.