Black Ferns reshuffle squad after injury blows ahead of final France Test
Replacement hooker Holly Wratt-Groeneweg, who was called in after Lolohea's injury, will remain with the squad as cover.
Henry Lee
26 Oct 2026, 16:56
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Historic Eagles win in Nashville moves USA up the World Rugby rankings
The USA Women's Eagles' historic win against Italy in Nashville has seen Jack Hanratty's side retake fifth in the World Rugby rank…
Joe Harvey
26 Oct 2026, 9:54
France refuse to give up hope of New Zealand win despite second heavy defeat
Inexperienced France could still head home from New Zealand in early November with a win under their belts, tour captain Alexandra…
James Harrington
26 Oct 2026, 9:03
Megan Jones nominated for Women's 15s Player of the Year for second year running
Red Roses captain Megan Jones has been nominated for Women's 15s Player of the Year for a second year running by World Rugby.
Joe Harvey
26 Oct 2026, 1:00
François Ratier identifies key area France must improve after latest Black Ferns defeat
France head coach François Ratier kept his cards close to his chest in the wake of his team's 31-12 loss to the Black Ferns.
Joe Harvey
25 Oct 2026, 7:59
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Talking points as France close gap but can't handle Black Ferns' late surge
The Black Ferns overcame a much-improved France in Whangarei, with a late scoring burst separating the two teams after a tight ope…
Ned Lester
23 Oct 2026, 22:40
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Black Ferns player ratings v France in Whangarei | WXV Global Series 2026
France head coach Francois Ratier will be extremely proud of his group, bouncing back from a heavy defeat in Hamilton to push the …
Henry Lee
23 Oct 2026, 21:00
François Ratier makes eight changes to France XV after Black Ferns thrashing
François Ratier has made eight changes to his starting XV in response to France's 81-12 drubbing at the hands of the Black Ferns …
Joe Harvey
22 Oct 2026, 3:06
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WXV Global Series 2026: Talking points after the Red Roses' four year unbeaten streak ended
By now everyone should have caught their breath back after the latest weekend of WXV Global Series 2026.
Joe Harvey
20 Oct 2026, 8:18
Australia climb World Rugby rankings after dominant Scotland win
Australia's eight-try victory over Scotland has seen the side move up to sixth place in the World Rugby rankings.
Joe Harvey
19 Oct 2026, 10:32
Whitney Hansen: 'Six months ago we would have left 60 points out there'
Tuliau-Tua’a's four try-second half was proof of the system that Hansen is building, and how players out of the Farah Palmer Cup…
Henry Lee
18 Oct 2026, 15:05
‘I take full responsibility’: France coach speaks out after 81-12 defeat
France have not suffered a defeat like Saturday’s 81-12 thrashing by the Black Ferns in Hamilton for three decades.
Joe Harvey
17 Oct 2026, 5:57
France include four debutants for Black Ferns clash in Hamilton
France head coach François Ratier has included four debutants in his matchday 23 to take on the Black Ferns in Hamilton.
Joe Harvey
15 Oct 2026, 5:15
'Revamped' France ready for WXV Global Series tour of New Zealand
It was just one win. But it meant something more.
James Harrington
14 Oct 2026, 4:00
British & Irish Lions announce opponents for historic first women's fixture
The British & Irish Lions Women will play their first-ever game against France at Cardiff's Principality Stadium next August ahead…
Joe Harvey
14 Oct 2026, 2:00
‘A great sense of pride’: Alexandra Chambon named France captain for New Zealand tour
With Pauline Bourdon Sansus unavailable for France's three-Test tour of New Zealand, François Ratier has named Alexandra Chambon …
Joe Harvey
12 Oct 2026, 9:27
