Western Force lock in 13-Test Wallaroo and rising star for 2026
Rising star Hannah Pelelei and 13-Test Wallaroos lock Sera Naiqama have re-signed with the Western Force.
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Women's Rugby News
New Zealand U18 Girls crowned 2025 Global Youth Sevens champions
New Zealand U18 Girls have taken out the Global Youth Sevens title at Auckland’s Dilworth College.
NZ U18 Girls rally from big deficit to reach Global Youth Sevens decider
New Zealand U18 Girls are through to the decider at the 2025 Global Youth Sevens in Auckland.
Steve Hansen shares pride at daughter Whitney's Black Ferns appointment
Coaching great Sir Steve Hansen sees a big opportunity before the Black Ferns after appointing Whitney Hansen, his daughter, to th…
International
Interview
Claudia Peña: Harlequins' pocket-sized hurricane keen to keep making magic
Harlequins' Claudia Peña arrived in the PWR akin to a pocket-sized hurricane: all offloads, split steps, audacious jackalling, sl…
International
Opinion
Top 5 players of 2025: France Women
2025 has been another frustrating year for France’s senior women’s team. As the women’s game in France looks to what it hope…
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Kildunne claims second at BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards
Red Roses full-back Ellie Kildunne was runner-up to golfer Rory McIlroy at the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards.
Black Fern abroad Layla Sae ruled out of 2026 Super Rugby with injury
The Hurricanes have announced that Layla Sae will miss the 2026 Super Rugby Aupiki season after suffering a knee injury whilst pla…
Whitney Hansen: 'The biggest thing I learned' from iconic mentors
Whitney Hansen carries with her not just one of rugby's most well-respected names, but the game IQ that comes with it. And she now…
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Whitney Hansen: Black Ferns 'need to be multi-dimensional'
Whitney Hansen was unveiled as the new Black Ferns head coach on Friday, and fronted the media in Auckland to outline some of her …
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Australia U18 Girls kick off Global Youth Sevens with win over New Zealand
Australia U18 Girls have kicked off the Global Youth Sevens with a win over their Trans-Tasman rivals, New Zealand.
Whitney Hansen takes charge of the Black Ferns through to 2027
“We are excited about what Whitney will bring to the role and the team of coaches and management she will assemble in 2026 for t…
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