Three breakthrough talents from the 2025 Super Rugby Aupiki season and five Black Ferns Sevens stars have been named in the first Black Ferns squad of the year.
Black Ferns Director of Rugby Allan Bunting has named a 49-strong squad for the team's first training camp of the year, including some notable new additions.
The sixth and final round of Super Rugby Aupiki is upon us, and the top spot is very much still up for grabs after Matatu's upset win over the Blues in round five.
The undefeated heavyweights have named their respective teams for round three's mighty Super Rugby Aupiki clash.
Week one of Super Rugby Aupiki dished up plenty of highlights as the Bues stamrolled the Hurricanes Poua and Amy du Plessis lifted Matatu to glory over the Chiefs Manawa.
Three familiar faces will be back in action for the Chiefs Manawa in 2025 as the team looks to go one better than their consecutive second-place finishes.
Chiefs Manawa have made some stunning off-season signings as they look to return to champions status in 2024.
Allan Bunting has named some outstanding young talent who impressed in the recent Farah Palmer Cup season and the return of global superstar Ruby Tui.