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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on First Black Ferns capped in historic evening
• Black Ferns capping project launched at Eden Park • 1998 World Cup winning squad recognised at special ceremony • 161 Black Ferns to be capped over three years Tall tales of being on tour, a chance to reminisce, and recognition of the first...
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Jun 7, 18 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns Sevens team named for World Series decider
The Black Ferns Sevens take the field in Paris this weekend in the closing round of the HSBC World Series with a chance to claim back-to-back titles. Coach Allan Bunting has named a strong, experienced team for the tournament. 1. Ruby Tui Bay of Plenty 2....
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Jun 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns Sevens squad aiming for HSBC World Series title in Paris
Black Ferns Sevens coach Allan Bunting has named a strong squad to travel to the Paris Sevens as the team aims to win back to back HSBC Women’s Sevens World Series titles. The squad is; Shakira Baker Waikato Michaela Blyde Bay of Plenty Kelly Brazier Bay of...
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May 31, 18 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns to be honoured with Test capping ceremonies for first time
161 women to be capped over the next three years Reunion of 1998 WRWC winners to launch capping project Capping provides official recognition of those who played Test matches in the black jersey The team who took home the inaugural Women’s Rugby World Cup...
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May 23, 18 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns contracted squad named in historic announcement
First ever contracts for Black Ferns World Cup winning captain Fiao’o Faamausili returns to squad Preparation for 2018 Test season underway Twenty eight of New Zealand’s top female rugby players have become the first-ever 15s players to be offered Black...
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Apr 24, 18 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns to play two Tests against Australia
Double header matches with All Blacks in Sydney and Auckland • Teams to contest Laurie O’Reilly Memorial Trophy New Zealand fans will get their first taste of the World Champion Black Ferns in action this year when they take on Australia in two...
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Apr 19, 18 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns Sevens looking to follow up from Commonwealth Games gold
On the back of a successful Commonwealth Games campaign, Black Ferns Sevens Coach Allan Bunting has named the Black Ferns Sevens team to take on the HSBC Kitakyushu Sevens in Japan this weekend. The team is (*denote debut): 1. Huia Harding* (Waikato) 2....
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Apr 15, 18 •
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Comments Off on Double gold for New Zealand Sevens teams at Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
The New Zealand men’s and women’s sevens teams have claimed gold at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. It is the first time the women’s sevens has featured at the Games, writing New Zealand into the history books claiming both titles in 2018. The women...
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Jan 24, 18 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns Sevens team named for HSBC Sydney Sevens
Black Ferns Sevens Coach Allan Bunting has named his 12 players for the Sydney leg of the HSBC Women’s Sevens Series. The team is; Ruby Tui 2. Alena Saili 3. Stacey Waaka 4. Niall Williams 5. Sarah Goss – captain 6. Michaela Blyde 7. Tyla...
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Jan 17, 18 •
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Comments Off on Established Black Ferns Sevens team named for Sydney
Black Ferns Sevens Coach Allan Bunting has named an experienced team to take on the HSBC Sydney Sevens next weekend. The squad is: Shakira Baker (Waikato) Michaela Blyde (Bay of Plenty) Kelly Brazier (Bay of Plenty) Gayle Broughton (Taranaki) Theresa...
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Dec 14, 17 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns cap off historic year with awards haul
• Black Ferns win adidas Team of the Year, ASB Coach of the Year and SKY TV Fan’s Try of the Year • Sam Whitelock named Kel Tremain Memorial Player of the Year, Investec Super Rugby Player of the Year • Sarah Goss named Women’s...
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Nov 17, 17 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns Sevens squad to travel to Dubai
An experienced Black Ferns Sevens squad to travel to Dubai for the opening tournament of the 2017/2018 HSBC Women’s Sevens Series has been named. The travelling squad of 14 is: • Alena Saili • Gayle Broughton • Katarina...
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Nov 9, 17 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns Sevens Renee Wickliffe called in to replace Kayla McAlister
Black Ferns Sevens player Kayla McAlister has been ruled out of this weekend’s Oceania Sevens Championship in Fiji after sustaining a minor injury. Experience back Renee Wickliffe moves into the starting 12 to replace McAlister in the squad. The Black...
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Aug 22, 17 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns team to play USA in WRWC semi-final named
Black Ferns to honour Sir Colin Meads • Two changes to side from last pool match Black Ferns Head Coach Glenn Moore has named his team to take on the USA in the semi-final of the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Belfast on Tuesday afternoon in local time. The...
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Aug 16, 17 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns milestones set for WRWC match against Canada
• Fiao’o Faamausili first Black Fern to reach 50 Tests • The team named to play Canada in final pool match captain Fiao’o Faamausili will become the most-capped Black Fern ever when she leads her side in their third and final pool match of the...
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Aug 8, 17 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns team to play Wales in WRWC named
Black Ferns Head Coach Glenn Moore has named the team to take on Wales in their first match of the Women’s Rugby World Cup on Wednesday (local time) in Dublin, Ireland. The team is (number of Test matches in brackets): 1. Toka Natua 11 2. Fiao’o...
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Jun 12, 17 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns team to play Australia named
Black Ferns Coach Glenn Moore has made several changes to the team named to play Australia in their second Test of the International Women’s Rugby Series at Rugby Park in Christchurch tomorrow. The team is (number of caps in brackets): 1. Toka Natua (9)...
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Jun 7, 17 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns team to play Canada named
The Black Ferns team to take on Canada at Westpac Stadium this Friday in their first Test of the International Women’s Rugby Series has been named by Coach Glenn Moore today. The team is (number of caps in brackets): 1. Pip Love (1) 2. Fiao’o Faamausili...
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Nov 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns team to play Canada named
Fresh from their 25-20 win over England, the Black Ferns side to take on Canada in Dublin has been named today, with Sharnita Woodman set to make her Test debut off the bench on Thursday morning (NZ Time). The team is: 1. Toka Natua 2. Fiao’o Faamausili...
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Nov 18, 16 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns team to play England named
The Black Ferns side to take on England on Sunday (NZ time) in their northern tour opener has been named today. The team is (with Test caps in brackets): 1. Toka Natua (5) 2. Fiao’o Faamausili – captain (41) 3. Aleisha Nelson (17) 4. Eloise...
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Nov 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns squad for End of Year Tour named
The Black Ferns squad to travel to the United Kingdom for a three-Test Series against England, Canada, and Ireland, has been named today. The squad is: FORWARDS Aldora Itunu Prop Auckland Aotearoa Mata’u Prop Counties Manukau Toka Natua Prop Waikato...
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Oct 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns team named for second Test against Australia
Following their convincing win on Saturday night, the Black Ferns team to play their second Test match against Australia has been named. The second Test is on Wednesday afternoon at QBE Stadium in Albany, kick off at 2.30pm. Entry is free. The team is: 1....
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Oct 20, 16 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns team named for season opening Test against Australia
The Black Ferns team to open their 2016 international season against Australia has been named, as they prepare for a tantalising trans-Tasman battle ahead of the Bledisloe Cup Test match at Eden Park this Saturday. The team is: (new caps denoted by *) 1. Pip...
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Oct 20, 16 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns team announced for season opening Test against Australia
The Black Ferns team to open their 2016 international season against Australia has been named, as they prepare for a tantalising trans-Tasman battle ahead of the Bledisloe Cup Test match at Eden Park this Saturday. The team is: (new caps denoted by *) 1. Pip...
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Oct 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns squad to face Australian Wallaroos named
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 the focus Mix of experienced players and debutantes Three Olympic Games sevens medallists included Black Ferns Head Coach Glenn Moore has named a squad of 28, to take on the Australian Wallaroos in the two-Test series, as...
