The New Zealand Black Ferns are the most successful team in Women's Rugby World Cup history, competing at every tournament except 1994, they have claimed the title a record five times.
Ireland famously beat New Zealand in the 2014 World Cup where they ended the Black Ferns’ incredible 21-match winning run on the World Cup stage, a run which lasted over two decades.
The Black Ferns have never competed in a Rugby World Cup final and not won - an incredible achievement.
On this page, you can keep up to date with New Zealand’s World Cup fixtures, results and access all the latest team news and analysis.
The Black Ferns’ inspiration World Cup triumph was certainly a reflection of the playing group’s determination and resilience, but the influence of coach Wayne Smith also hasn’t gone unnoticed.
Black Ferns captain Ruahei Demant said she didn’t expect to be named World Rugby’s Women’s 15s Player of the Year Award in Monaco on Sunday.
The New Zealand Black Ferns are the most successful team in Women's Rugby World Cup history, competing at every tournament except 1994, they have claimed the title a record five times.
Ireland famously beat New Zealand in the 2014 World Cup where they ended the Black Ferns’ incredible 21-match winning run on the World Cup stage, a run which lasted over two decades.
The Black Ferns have never competed in a Rugby World Cup final and not won - an incredible achievement.
On this page, you can keep up to date with New Zealand’s World Cup fixtures, results and access all the latest team news and analysis.
Alana Bremner Blindside flanker 
Amy Rule Tight head prop 
Awhina Tangen-Wainohu Loose head prop 
Charmaine McMenamin Number 8 
Chelsea Bremner Lock 5 
Georgia Ponsonby Hooker 
Joanah Ngan-Woo Lock 4 
Liana Mikaele-Tu'u Number 8 
Luka Connor Hooker 
Maiakawanakaulani Roos Lock 5 
Phillipa Love Loose head prop 
Sarah Hirini Openside flanker 
Tanya Kalounivale Tight head prop 
Amy Du Plessis Outside centre 
Ariana Bayler Scrum half 
Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu Fullback 
Ayesha Leti-I'iga Left wing 
Hazel Tubic Fullback 
Kendra Cocksedge Scrum half 
Kendra Reynolds Fullback 
Kennedy Simon Fullback 
Krystal Murray Fullback 
Logo-I-Pulotu Lemapu Fullback 
Natalie Delamere Fullback 
Portia Woodman Left wing 
Renee Holmes Fullback 
Renee Wickliffe Right wing 
Ruahei Demant Fly half 
Ruby Tui Right wing 
Santo Taumata Fullback 
Stacey Fluhler Outside centre 
Sylvia Brunt Fullback 
Theresa Fitzpatrick Inside centre 
New Zealand Black Ferns Women's Rugby Team 
