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Rating Whitney Hansen's first year in charge of the Black Ferns
OPINION: New coach has capitalised on high-performance programme.
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'Shylights': The Black Ferns rookie showing proof of pathway
Shyrah Tuliau-Tua'a scored four tries in the second half of the Black Ferns' win.
Black Ferns beat France – and the clock – to open series in Hamilton
The Black Ferns scored 13 tries in a dominant win.
'Totally reversed itself': The change of plans allowing Black Fern to flourish
Hannah King will be in the No 10 jersey in the first of three tests against France.
Black Ferns get boost for home series against France
The Black Ferns play three tests against France, in Hamilton, Whangārei and Christchurch.
'A bit of an unknown': Black Fern's three-year road to recall
'It’s one thing to be called into camp, but it’s another thing to run out with the team.'
Two-time World Cup-winning Black Fern Cheryl Waaka dies aged 56
The Northland rugby great broke coaching barriers and championed the women's game.
England score intercept try on the hooter to beat Black Ferns
'We didn’t want to go down as a draw...we knew we were going to fight to the death.'
'A strategic thing to do': Why Black Ferns opted not to shake things up for England test
Whitney Hansen last coached at Twickenham alongside her father, Sir Steve, in 2023.
Hirini re-signs with Black Ferns Sevens, eyes another Olympic gold
The rugby legend will target a fourth Olympics after becoming a mother.
How the Black Ferns can strike against wobbly England
England's backline and ruck defence face a Black Ferns test at Twickenham.
Black Ferns get boost as duo return from injury for England test
Kaipo Olsen-Baker and Ayesha Leti-I'iga return to the starting lineup this weekend.
Winners and losers: The case for handing lifetime bans to fans who throw things at officials
Christopher Reive runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.
Black Ferns score 10 tries in win over Scotland
The Black Ferns scored six of their 10 tries in the first half of the test.
'You never know': Black Fern's surprise assignment as test debut looms
'You’ve got to take it as it comes because you never know if it will come back again.'
'Band Aids over bullet wounds': Black Ferns squad for Scotland test signals key area of growth
'I don’t think we’ve probably been strategic enough with it,' Hansen said.
Black Ferns call up Arene Landon-Lane to replace injured co-captain Ruahei Demant
Demant will stay with the team while she recovers from a calf injury.
Winners and losers: Don't panic, the All Blacks are fine
OPINION: Christopher Reive runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.
Black Ferns secure 28-14 win over France in Lyon
France struggled to find space in the face of the Black Ferns' excellent defence.
Black Ferns make two changes to starting line-up for France test
Georgia Ponsonby will captain the Black Ferns against France in Lyon.
Black Ferns suffer key injury blow
Georgia Ponsonby will captain the Black Ferns for the rest of the series.
Winners & Losers: The match of the weekend wasn't what you'd expect
OPINION: Christopher Reive runs through the best and worst of the sporting weekend.
Black Ferns get four yellow cards, score 50 in win over Springbok Women
The Black Ferns will have plenty to mull over as they head into their European tests.
'Huge for the women’s game': NZ under-21 women's team set for milestone match
The clash forms a double-header with the Black Ferns test against France in Christchurch.
Springboks Women coach leaves role on eve of Black Ferns test
The test is the first time the Black Ferns have met the Springbok Women in South Africa.
King takes No 10 jersey for Black Ferns' first test in South Africa
The Black Ferns last met the Springbok Women in the World Cup quarter-finals in 2025.