The Black Ferns came back from a 21-5 deficit in New Jersey to win thanks three tries and a crucial late conversion from skipper Risi Pouri-Lane.
Rugby
Mon, Mar 16
The New Zealand women take an unassailable lead in the series over rivals Australia before the final day of the last tournament.
Sun, Mar 15
The Black Ferns continue their streak over their close rivals in Vancouver thanks to another inspirational performance from Jorja Miller.
Mon, Mar 9
She walks away as the highest try scorer for the Black Ferns in sevens and 15's.
Sport
Thu, Feb 26
Chris Lendrum, NZ Rugby's general manager of professional rugby and performance, has stepped down after 20 years.
Tue, Feb 24
The new collective contract for New Zealand's rugby players will focus on wellbeing and retention.
Mon, Feb 23
The four New Zealand women's teams will play on the same day in Pukekohe in round three.
Wed, Feb 18
New Zealand will play Australia on the Sunshine Coast on April 25 - the first time the nations have played a rugby Test on Anzac Day.
Thu, Jan 29
Hansen will oversee 11 Tests next year followed by an historic British & Irish Lions Series in 2027.
December 19, 2025
The track and field pair lead the pack for the New Zealand sport's supreme recognition.
December 18, 2025
New Zealand's loose forward leader scooped the big awards after a season in which he played his 100th Test.
December 11, 2025
The Black Ferns will take on the Springbok Women ahead of the third test between the All Blacks and the Springboks in Johannesburg on September 5.
New Zealand
December 5, 2025
New Zealand Rugby confirmed the news this morning and said it follows an "extensive review" following the Women's Rugby World Cup.
November 14, 2025
A joint statement from eight international unions has warned players will not be available to play Tests if they sign with big-money league.
October 8, 2025
The Black Ferns are set to enter uncharted territory when they face France in their first bronze final in a Rugby World Cup.
September 27, 2025
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including new social media safety measures for teens, Diddy’s back in court, and a mass robbery caught on camera.
Crime and Justice
September 26, 2025
New Zealand's World Cup defeat and the All Blacks' record loss to South Africa adds up to a very bad week for the game here, writes Patrick McKendry.
September 21, 2025
The defending champions were on the wrong side of the referee and the scoreboard in their semifinal defeat to Canada.
September 20, 2025
The street-smart Canadians were far too good for New Zealand despite the defending champions threatening a comeback in Bristol.
The Black Ferns may be chasing World Cup glory in Bristol, but back at Ponsonby Rugby Club, the next wave is already lacing up their boots.
September 19, 2025
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Trump slams Kimmel ahead of UK departure, new details on Jorja Miller’s injury, and is chocolate about to get cheaper?
Canada's head coach Kevin Rouet commented on the similarities between Canada's style of play and New Zealand's ahead of the match on Saturday morning.
"The amount of people that told me fish and chips were good here – lying, bro. Lying," the Black Fern told Seven Sharp.
September 18, 2025
Miller and Laura Bayfield are both unavailable to play in the semifinal due to injury - although the nature of the injuries hasn't been disclosed.
New Zealand's co-captain will become the third Black Fern to celebrate 50 Tests when she runs out for the World Cup semifinal against Canada.
September 17, 2025
