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Kaipo Olsen-Baker: The making of a Black Ferns powerhouse
Kaipo Olsen-Baker is World Rugby’s Women's 15s Player of the Year for 2026.
Adam Julian
06 Nov 2026, 11:00
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Honourable mentions: Who narrowly missed out on Top 50 2026 selection?
England captain Meg Jones claimed the number one spot on the RugbyPass Top 50 Women's Rugby Players 2026.
Joe Harvey
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'That's exactly why I went over': Renee Holmes explains Black Ferns Sevens switch
Renee Holmes may well have just been named 23rd on the RugbyPass Top 50, although the 26-year-old's main focus will not be on the …
Joe Harvey
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Coming soon: RugbyPass' Top 50 is back for 2026
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Joe Harvey
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Who are the most satisfied and least satisfied teams after WXV Global Series 2026?
And just like that the 2026 WXV Global Series has concluded. It has certainly been dramatic. From last-gasp victories to teams fin…
Bluebell Nicholls
03 Nov 2026, 9:47
From Hirovanaa to Olsen-Baker: Black Ferns' World Rugby award winners
Tireless and destructive loose forward Kaipo Olsen-Baker joined fellow Black Ferns Monique Hirovanaa, Dame Farah Palmer, Carla Hoh…
Adam Julian
02 Nov 2026, 12:00
Springbok Women lose ground in World Rugby rankings after second Ireland loss
After their 38-17 loss to Ireland, the Springbok Women have dropped back to 10th in the World Rugby rankings.
Joe Harvey
02 Nov 2026, 10:55
Six Red Roses stars named in 2026 World Rugby Team of the Year
Hot on the heels of Kaipo Olsen-Baker's crowning as World Rugby Women's 15s Player of the Year, World Rugby has confirmed its Drea…
Joe Harvey
02 Nov 2026, 9:00
'Unanimous decision': Why Kaipo Olsen-Baker claimed women's rugby's top individual award
"She's such a special player and a special person, Kaipo. I think when that award got announced on the field on Saturday night, I …
Henry Lee
02 Nov 2026, 0:14
‘The future of the Black Ferns’: NZ U21 captain reacts to historic fixture
“This is the future of the Black Ferns,” New Zealand Under 21 captain Anahera Hamahona proudly declared after leading the side…
Finn Morton
01 Nov 2026, 15:37
Watch: Lily Gillett makes Australia NextGen U21 history in New Zealand
NSW Waratahs and Warringah Rats winger Lily Gillett made Australia NextGen U21 history in Christchurch on Saturday evening.
Finn Morton
31 Oct 2026, 20:12
World Rugby Player of the Year Kaipo Olsen-Baker: 'Shocked, proud, emotional'
Black Ferns powerhouse Kaipo Olsen-Baker has been crowned World Rugby Player of the Year, receiving the award following the final …
Ned Lester
31 Oct 2026, 5:18
Black Ferns dominate World Rugby Awards as back-row pair take top honours
Black Ferns pair Kaipo Olsen-Baker and Elinor-Plum King have claimed top prizes at the World Rugby Awards.
Joe Harvey
31 Oct 2026, 2:11
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Black Ferns player ratings vs France | WXV Global Series 2026
The Black Ferns have closed out their season with another emphatic win over France, finishing the first year of the Whitney Hansen…
Ned Lester
31 Oct 2026, 1:05
Inspirational Black Ferns prop a late scratch from final Test of 2026
Just two months after she ended a four-year absence from Test duty due to an unfortunate string of injuries, Santo Taumata has bee…
Ned Lester
30 Oct 2026, 13:50
Wallaroos Player of the Year to co-captain Australia U21 in historic clash
Wallaroos Player of the Year Faitala Moleka will co-captain an experienced Australia U21 NextGen side to take on New Zealand U21.
Finn Morton
29 Oct 2026, 15:35
