#Farah Palmer Cup

On Sunday morning (NZT) Wood will play on rugby's biggest stage in the Rugby World Cup final against defending champions England in Ireland. The 30-year-old lock only started playing rugby three years ago and says she has to pinch herself knowing she is about to walk out to a RWC final, something young Kiwi girls have been dreaming about this week…

But there were moments in Thursday night's inaugural Super Rugby Aupiki clash between the Chiefs Manawa and Matatū where their thoughts betrayed them. This was not just another game. You could sense it in the energy and excitement reverberating off the players as they arrived at the ground and walked the turf in the early evening sun, some taking a…

There hasn't been a Rugby World Cup final not to feature either England or New Zealand. On Saturday the two heavyweights of women's rugby will clash in a blockbuster decider at a sold-out Eden Park in Auckland. The Black Ferns have never lost a Rugby World Cup final, but England have won a world record 30 Tests in a row. The first World Cup final…

Joseph Pearson is a sports reporter for Stuff OPINION: The Black Ferns host Japan in their final test before their Rugby World Cup campaign begins against Australia at Eden Park on October 8. The reigning world champions should win emphatically in their first meeting with the Japanese in test rugby. Coach Wayne Smith confirmed 10 changes to the…

Black Ferns coaches Wayne Smith, Wesley Clarke and Whitney Hansen have selected 32 players in the Black Ferns squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup, hosted in New Zealand for the first time. The squad was announced by New Zealand Rugby Deputy Chair and Rugby World Cup winner Dr Farah Palmer at College Rifles Rugby Club on Tuesday.

After a spate of injuries that could easily have ended their careers, rugby couple Renee Wickliffe and Portia Woodman have helped each other back into the Black Ferns to defend the World Cup at home next month. Suzanne McFadden was at the team naming. Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tuohu koe, me he maunga teitei Seek the treasure that you value most…

New Zealand Sevens stars Portia Woodman, Sarah Hirini and Stacey Fluhler have been named in the Black Ferns squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. Black Ferns coaches Wayne Smith, Wesley Clarke and Whitney Hansen selected 32 players in the squad, which was announced by New Zealand Rugby deputy chair and Rugby World Cup winner Dr…