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Rugby World Cup Winners
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Go Media Stadium Mt Smart, AucklandBlack Ferns
TBCWallaroos
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FNB Stadium, JohannesburgSouth Africa Woman
TBCBlack Ferns
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FMG Stadium Waikato, HamiltonBlack Ferns
TBCFrance Women
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Go Media Stadium Mt Smart, AucklandBlack Ferns
TBCWallaroos
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FNB Stadium, JohannesburgSouth Africa Woman
TBCBlack Ferns
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FMG Stadium Waikato, HamiltonBlack Ferns
TBCFrance Women
Black Ferns 2026 Home Schedule
The Black Ferns will welcome France back to Aotearoa New Zealand for a blockbuster three-Test home series in 2026, as part of the new WXV Global Series.
The series headlines a four-match home schedule that will take international rugby to fans nationwide, with Tests being played across the year in Auckland against Australia, and Hamilton, Whangārei and Christchurch against France.
Between August and the end of October fans from north to south will get to see their World Cup heroes and rising stars.
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With six Rugby World Cup titles to their name, the Black Ferns are the most dominant team in the history of the women’s game — and a source of inspiration across the sporting world. Their fast, fearless brand of rugby has earned them fans globally, while their deep sense of connection and culture defines what it means to wear the black jersey.
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Current Black Ferns Squad
Forwards
#268
Mia
Anderson
Loose Forward
24
Taufa
Bason
Loose Forward
19
#267
Lock
27
6
5
#218
Lock
31
26
15
#266
Hooker
23
5
0
#237
Prop
27
27
15
#261
Hooker
23
10
10
#263
Prop
21
3
0
#227
Loose Forward
24
35
30
#259
Lock
23
7
10
#233
Number 8
23
16
35
Mo’omo’oga
Palu
Prop
24
#232
Hooker
26
37
25
#271
Maddison
Robinson
Prop
24
#231
Lock
24
38
15
#243
Prop
28
10
5
Sam
Taylor
Lock
23
#210
Flanker
29
36
25
#254
Prop
25
19
15
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#268
Mia AndersonLoose Forward24
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Taufa BasonLoose Forward19
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#267
Lock2765
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#218
Lock312615
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#266
Hooker2350
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#237
Prop272715
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#261
Hooker231010
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#263
Prop2130
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#227
Loose Forward243530
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#259
Lock23710
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#233
Number 8231635
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Mo’omo’oga PaluProp24
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#232
Hooker263725
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#271
Maddison RobinsonProp24
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#231
Lock243815
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#243
Prop28105
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Sam TaylorLock23
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#210
Flanker293625
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#254
Prop251915
Backs
#196
First Five-Eighths
31
53
130
#219
Midfield
26
24
35
#221
Fullback
26
31
199
#258
Halfback
23
16
5
#260
First Five-Eighths
22
10
22
#239
Midfield
22
29
60
#201
Wing
27
30
105
#270
Justine
McGregor
Centre/Wing
20
Hollyrae
Mete-Renata
Centre/Winger
22
#246
Wing
27
14
70
Shyrah
Tuliau-Tua’a
Winger
19
#269
Tara
Turner
Outside back
22
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#196
First Five-Eighths3153130
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#219
Midfield262435
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#221
Fullback2631199
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#258
Halfback23165
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#260
First Five-Eighths221022
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#239
Midfield222960
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#201
Wing2730105
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#270
Justine McGregorCentre/Wing20
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Hollyrae Mete-RenataCentre/Winger22
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#246
Wing271470
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Shyrah Tuliau-Tua’aWinger19
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#269
Tara TurnerOutside back22
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HIGHLIGHTS | Black Ferns v Australia | 2026, Pacific Four -
More Than Rugby: Laura Bayfield on ANZAC Day vs Australia -
MINI MATCH | Black Ferns v Canada | 2026, Pacific Four -
HIGHLIGHTS | Black Ferns v Canada | 2026, Pacific Four -
BLACK FERNS FIRST HAKA OF 2026 🔥 -
THROWBACK: Black Ferns vs Canada | Tauranga 2014 -
MINI MATCH | Black Ferns v USA | 2026, Pacific Four -
HIGHLIGHTS | Black Ferns v USA | 2026, Pacific Four -
Black Ferns Camp: Tara Turner + Maddison Robinson's First Impressions -
Sevens, Black Ferns & Olympic Dreams: Braxton Sorensen-McGee -
Black Ferns Squad Named for the Pacific Four Series -
Meet the Black Ferns Debutants Class of 2025 -
All the Greatest Black Ferns moments in 2025 -
Triple Threat | Episode 7 | Black Ferns DNA -
Behind the Fern: Black Ferns | Episode 11 | For The Love of It -
Triple Threat | Episode 6 | We're Ready! -
5 Minutes of Braxton Sorensen-McGee DOMINATING in the Rugby World Cup -
Triple Threat | Episode 5 | Walk Towards It -
HIGHLIGHTS | Black Ferns v France | Bronze Medal Match, Rugby World Cup 2025 -
Behind the Fern: Black Ferns | Episode 10 | One More Step
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Black Ferns have retained the Pacific Four Series title in 40-5 win against Australia -
Black Ferns eye Pacific Four title defence against Australia on ANZAC Day -
ANZAC Day clash carries added pride for Black Fern and Captain Laura Bayfield -
Black Ferns named to play in first-ever ANZAC Day Test against Australia -
Black Ferns stun Canada with brilliant second-half performance to win 36-14 -
World Cup rivals reunite as Black Ferns chase PAC4 title -
Black Ferns set to play Canada in Pacific Four Series -
Black Ferns start 2026 campaign with 48–15 win over USA -
Black Ferns New Era: first international Test of 2026 on Sunday -
Three players set to make Black Ferns debut in Pacific Four Series opener against USA -
Braxton Sorensen-McGee re-signs with New Zealand Rugby through to 2027 -
Black Ferns launch new era under Whitney Hansen with Pacific Four Series squad -
Assistant Coach Simon Kneebone completes Black Ferns coaching group -
Ray White and New Zealand Rugby unite in exciting domestic partnership -
Black Ferns reveal February training camp invitees player list -
Kelly Brazier announces retirement from international rugby -
Pacific Four Series fixtures in USA confirmed for Black Ferns -
Black Ferns to meet Wallaroos in historic ANZAC Day fixture -
Fixtures announced for historic Howden British & Irish Lions Women’s Series to New Zealand in 2027
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26 things to look forward to in 2026