Black Ferns
Changes to Black Ferns lineup for second test against France
There are a number of changes to the Black Ferns lineup for the second Test against France in Castres this weekend.
Black Ferns still have a lot of homework to do
They may have hammered the Black Ferns again, but England aren't prepared to take the favourites tag for next year's Rugby World Cup.
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Sam gives his take on the head trauma issue resurfacing in rugby amid confirmation that former All Black Carl Hayman's early onset dementia diagnosis. Audio
No time to sulk for the Black Ferns
The Black Ferns says there's no time to sulk as they prepare to meet England again.
Nine debutants in Black Ferns squad
There are nine debutants in the Black Ferns match day squad for Monday morning's first Test against England in Exeter.
Black Ferns encourage Aotearoa to get Covid-19 vaccination
After more than two years without a match, the Black Ferns have jetted off to Europe this afternoon for some much needed game time ahead of next year's World Cup.'
But while they're leaving for now… Video, Audio
Dr Dave Gerrard completes a 57-year Tokyo Olympics loop
Representing New Zealand at the Tokyo Olympics in 1964 was Dr Dave Gerrard's first major overseas outing, so it has been something of an emotional return to the city .Gerrard is with us on the eve of… Audio
Trampoline medal brings long-held dream to fruition
Auckland's Angie Dougal coached Dylan Schmidt to New Zealand's first-ever Olympic trampolining medal. She joins the show to reflect on her experiences in Tokyo. Audio
Social media helps Black Ferns Sevens relax in Tokyo
Something called 'TikTok' and colouring-in books may not sound like key cogs of Olympic success.
Midweek Mediawatch: A sport radio sacking
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Susana Leiataua about a sacking prompted by a sexist column, some illuminating commentary on proposed hate speech legislation, and… Audio
Farah Palmer: a breath of fresh air for Rugby NZ
Former Black Ferns captain Farah Palmer (Ngati Maniapoto, Waikato Tainui) was appointed as the deputy chair of Rugby NZ last month, making history as the first person to ever hold such a role within… Audio
Calling Home: Sene Naoupu in Dublin
Wellington-born, Oamaru-raised Ireland rugby international Sene Naoupu is one of the most prolific and remarkable figures in the oval ball world. She's Calling Home from Dublin this morning. Audio
Black Fern Kendra Cocksedge the latest to suffer mental fatigue
Black Ferns halfback Kendra Cocksedge admits she's among the high profile athletes battling "mental fatigue" ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
New Zealanders scoop player of the decade awards
Richie McCaw and Portia Woodman have picked up major honours at the World Rugby Player of the Decade Awards.
NZ to face Wales, Australia in 2021 Rugby World Cup pool
The Black Ferns have been drawn to play Wales, Australia and the winner of the final qualifying tournament in their pool at next year's Rugby World Cup.
The 12-team tournament will be played in… Audio
Black Ferns too strong for Wallaroos
The Black Ferns finished with a flourish, running in five tries to one to beat Australia 37-8 in the women's rugby international in Auckland.
Rugby, horses, injuries - the life of Black Fern Aleisha Nelson
While the All Blacks are fighting to keep the Bledisloe Cup, they might want to pick up a few pointers from the Black Ferns who humbled their Aussie counterparts last weekend and are expected to do… Audio
Black Ferns stick with same XV for second Test
Black Ferns coach Glenn Moore has stuck with the same starting XV for the second Laurie O'Rielly Memorial Trophy game against Australia in Auckland on Saturday.
Try-scoring spree as Black Ferns thrash Wallaroos
The Black Ferns scored eight tries to beat the Australian women's rugby team 47-10 in the first match of the Laurie O'Reilly Memorial Trophy Series.
Double delight for Black Ferns
The Black Ferns have shown their resilience to win the women's rugby super series and retain the world number one ranking.