The New Zealand Black Ferns are the most successful team in Women's Rugby World Cup history, competing at every tournament except 1994, they have claimed the title a record five times.
Ireland famously beat New Zealand in the 2014 World Cup where they ended the Black Ferns’ incredible 21-match winning run on the World Cup stage, a run which lasted over two decades.
The Black Ferns have never competed in a Rugby World Cup final and not won - an incredible achievement.
On this page, you can keep up to date with New Zealand’s World Cup fixtures, results and access all the latest team news and analysis.
It started as a joke but now it's serious. Marcelle Parkes has been contracted to the Black Ferns as a loosehead prop.
Form has been rewarded for five players following the biggest Super Rugby Aupiki season to date, with Black Ferns Director of Rugby Allan Bunting suitably impressed by the several youngsters who took the 2024 season by storm.
The New Zealand Black Ferns are the most successful team in Women's Rugby World Cup history, competing at every tournament except 1994, they have claimed the title a record five times.
Ireland famously beat New Zealand in the 2014 World Cup where they ended the Black Ferns’ incredible 21-match winning run on the World Cup stage, a run which lasted over two decades.
The Black Ferns have never competed in a Rugby World Cup final and not won - an incredible achievement.
On this page, you can keep up to date with New Zealand’s World Cup fixtures, results and access all the latest team news and analysis.
Alana Bremner Blindside flanker 
Amy Rule Tight head prop 
Charmaine Smith Lock 4 
Chelsea Bremner Lock 5 
Chryss Viliko Loose head prop 
Georgia Ponsonby Hooker 
Layla Sae Blindside flanker 
Liana Mikaele-Tu'u Number 8 
Lucy Jenkins Openside flanker 
Luka Connor Hooker 
Maiakawanakaulani Roos Lock 5 
Natalie Delamere Hooker 
Tanya Kalounivale Tight head prop 
Amy du Plessis Centre 
Ariana Bayler Scrum half 
Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu Fullback 
Iritana Hohaia Scrum Half 
Kate Henwood Fullback 
Katelyn Vaha'akolo Right wing 
Kennedy Simon Fullback 
Krystal Murray Fullback 
Martha Mataele Right wing 
Mererangi Paul Left Wing 
Patricia Maliepo Inside centre 
Renee Holmes Fullback 
Rosie Kelly Fly half 
Ruahei Demant Fly Half 
Ruby Tui Right Wing 
Sophie Fisher Fullback 
Sylvia Brunt Fullback 
New Zealand Black Ferns Women's Rugby Team 
