PremiumPremiumWomen's Rugby World CupOpinion: The domestic lessons from England's Rugby World Cup victoryEnglish professional league produced a quarter of all players at RWC.30 Sep 10:30 PM
SportBlack Ferns arrive home from the Rugby World CupAfter winning their Bronze Final match at the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, the Black Ferns have arrived home at Auckland Airport. Video / Jason DordayWatch30 Sep 12:53 AM
Women's Rugby World CupDiscipline issues: Why the Black Ferns fell short of defending their titleNew Zealand conceded 53 penalties, more than any semifinal rival.29 Sep 03:01 AM
AnalysisFrom dominance to legacy: England stamp authority on women’s rugbyPortia Woodman-Wickliffe bowed out in tears after her 50th international try.28 Sep 10:31 PM
Black Ferns'Pretty speechless': Black Ferns star caps off big year with World Rugby awardA big year for Braxton Sorensen-McGee was not without one final crescendo.28 Sep 12:04 AM
RugbyJorja Miller on awards, injuries and Black Ferns World CupBlack Ferns loose forward Jorja Miller speaks to the Herald following her nomination for two World Rugby awards. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Sep 10:17 PM
Black FernsBlack Ferns star Jorja Miller on awards, injuries, and World Cup lessons'I wanted to make a big impact, but that’s not always possible,' Miller says.22 Sep 08:31 PM
Black FernsWorld media reacts to Black Ferns' Rugby World Cup semifinal loss over CanadaAllan Bunting’s women got off to a slow start in Bristol.20 Sep 03:44 AM
Black Ferns'Sometimes it’s not going to be our day': The big difference in Black Ferns loss'When you give them ball in our own half, they’re really accurate,' Bunting said.19 Sep 11:12 PM
Black FernsStreak over! Black Ferns' World Cup run endsThe two-time defending champion Black Ferns have been knocked out of the World Cup. 19 Sep 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisHamstrung: How silence on Jorja Miller's injury keeps fans in the darkBlack Ferns flanker has been ruled out of the World Cup semifinal against Canada.18 Sep 11:15 PM
Black Ferns'Strength to strength': Where the Black Ferns have improved since Canada defeatThe Black Ferns have not lost a World Cup knockout match since 1991.18 Sep 08:16 PM
Women's Rugby World CupKiwi coach defends England’s ‘route-one’ tacticsEngland’s forward pack has scored 22 of their 38 tries at this World Cup.18 Sep 06:32 PM
PremiumPremiumWomen's Rugby World CupRevealed: The injury ruling Jorja Miller out of RWC semifinalThe Black Ferns flanker left the quarter-final in the 46th minute clutching her leg.18 Sep 02:44 AM
Women's Rugby World Cup'Care in defence': How Black Ferns handled innovative South AfricansKaipo Olsen-Baker produced 26 tackles and two tries in a standout display.15 Sep 03:23 AM
Black Ferns'All f***ing day': The half-time speech that sparked Black Ferns in World CupThe Black Ferns scored six tries in the second 40 to advance to the final four.14 Sep 05:01 AM
Black FernsBlack Ferns survive early scare to romp into semifinalsThe Black Ferns scored six tries in the second 40 to advance to the final four.13 Sep 06:05 PM
Black FernsRiki Flutey's kicking club: Inside the Black Ferns' turnaround from the tee'[They're] last to leave the field ... because they’ve got to get their kicking reps in.'12 Sep 10:00 PM
Black FernsBlack Fern ruled out of World Cup with injuryAn injury replacement is expected to join the squad in the coming days. 12 Sep 08:26 PM
Black Ferns'They want to go through us': Bunting on Black Ferns' focus and South Africa's bench splitSouth Africa have named a 7-1 forwards-back split on the bench for the quarter-final clash12 Sep 04:41 AM
Black Ferns'Grateful it happened': The re-emergence of Renee HolmesHolmes is again playing a key role after being dropped from the Black Ferns in early 2025.11 Sep 09:01 PM
AnalysisAdam Julian: How Black Ferns' staunch defence sets them up for knockout stagesANALYSIS: The 40-0 scoreline was comprehensive, but the 0 was more important than the 40.10 Sep 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumWomen's Rugby World CupWomen's World Cup exit shows rugby's growth gaps off the field – Alice SoperOPINION: Japan's coach has called for stronger global structures for the women’s game.10 Sep 06:01 AM
Black Ferns'Auntie Cindy': How ex-PM Ardern is inspiring Black Ferns to World Cup glory'I felt like I was going to crush her if I hugged her too hard,' a Black Ferns star joked.09 Sep 06:00 PM
Black Ferns'We can go all day': Black Ferns lay down challenge with big World Cup win'We’ve been working on playing our DNA, which is going through, going over, going around.'08 Sep 12:00 AM
Black FernsStatement made: Black Ferns keep Ireland scoreless in World Cup routThe win sees the Black Ferns top the group and book a quarter-final against South Africa. 07 Sep 06:15 PM
PremiumPremiumBlack Ferns'Tough and confrontational': Bunting on eye-catching changes for Ireland clash'The expectation is you’ve got to be really on your game and step up,' Bunting said.06 Sep 10:00 PM
Black Ferns'Hard decisions to make': Key change coming in Black Ferns' World Cup campaignAllan Bunting: 'We definitely want to start shaping our best squad moving forward now'.04 Sep 05:01 AM
SportRugby World Cup: The worrying vulnerability in Black Ferns' triumphAustralia's 31-31 draw with the US has opened up Pool A significantly.02 Sep 02:05 AM
Black Ferns'Another level': Black Ferns unsatisfied despite big win over Japan'We put 60 points on a really quality team and we’re still not satisfied with that.'31 Aug 11:45 PM
