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Black Ferns coaches Allan Bunting, Tony Christie, Steve Jackson, Dan Cron and Riki Flutey have selected 33 players to defend their title at the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England next month. The squad was announced by former Black Fern Honey Hireme-Smiler tonight in front of invited guests and whānau

A stunning first-half display of speed, smarts, and set-piece precision powered the All Blacks to a 43-17 victory over France in Wellington, securing their 50th win against Les Bleus and ensuring the Dave Gallaher Trophy stays in New Zealand hands. All Blacks' first-half subterfuge, speed of thought and execution ensured the

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe celebrated her 34th birthday with a hat-trick, leading the Black Ferns to a commanding 37-12 victory over Australia at Sky Stadium in Wellington. Woodman-Wickliffe scored in the opening minute. A quartet of quick passes exposed Australia on the edge, with Jorja Miller setting up Woodman-Wickliffe, who pushed aside the

The All Blacks created history on July 5, 2025, at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin, becoming the first international rugby team to reach 500 Test wins. Take a look at the historic milestone through key moments, standout performances, and the numbers that define more than a century of All Blacks Test

Three disallowed All Blacks tries, relentless French defence, and TMO interventions throughout all combined to continue the special rivalry between the two sides before New Zealand achieved its 500th Test victory in the first Lipovitan-D series clash in Dunedin on Saturday. The unfancied French belied all the controversy surrounding their selection