The New Zealand women's national rugby sevens team is the reigning women's Rugby World Cup Sevens champions, having won the most recent edition in 2018. 10,089 talking about this. Hohaia was Taranaki Whio’s Player of the Year in 2019. I remember it so clearly it was in August and we just come back from Australia so we're playing the second test in the Laurie O'Reilly Cup um against Australia at Eden Park um it was a night time game I think it's 530 um I came on and I thought I was going center um but then got told I was playing fullback so I was like right okay cool and um I just remember it so clearly I remember every . The decision on the final 12 wasn't an easy one as coach Clark Laidlaw explained, in fact it was one toughest team selections he has been involved in. PHOTO: MASANORI UDAGAWA . The tragic turning point that’s made Krystal Murray a Black Fern. Kendra Cocksedge, Ruahei Demant and Eloise…, Ariana Bayler fights back from three knee reconstructions, Waikato halfback Ariana Bayler has the most remarkable story of adversity…, What it's like to make the Black Ferns for the first time, Raw & honest. In addition, every week a Bunnings Warehouse FPC match and NPC match will be available Free to Air. As much as I hate to say it I prefer the captain to be a forward myself. Cindy Nelles named in NZ Barbarians squad. Related / Women's Rugby League Ranked no.1 in the world, both the All Blacks 7s and Black Ferns 7s are among the favourites to medal when Olympic rugby commences on 26 July. Patricia MaliepoBorn: 13 March 2003Position: First Five-eighthsPatricia Maliepo burst onto the Farah Palmer Cup scene as a 16-year-old in 2019 and immediately impressed with her skillset and vision. One newcomer and two returnees in White Ferns squad. 3 Nov, 2020 09:17 PM Quick Read. She was named the top try scorer of the 2016-17 World Rugby Women's Sevens Series and named the back-to-back World Rugby Women's Sevens Player of the Year in 2017 and 2018. She comes into the squad, while her Otago midfield partner, Kilisitina Moata'ane, who is a contracted Black . Rotorua Daily Post. Former captain Amy Satterthwaite returns to the side after giving birth to her first child in January. You need to be closer to the breakdowns to get the feel for the ref and pick up on his comments. The 18 year-old out of the University . Five new players were included in the 2020 Black Ferns contracted squad and Counties Manukau fullback Hazel Tubic returns after a stint playing in Japan. Watch replays, the latest news about the Olympic Games, Watch replays, the latest news about the Olympic athletes, Watch replays, the latest news about the Olympic sports. Sevens squads confirmed in the build up to Tokyo 2020. Kendra Cocksedge, Eloise Blackwell and Ruahei Demant give us an…, Grace Brooker was just 20 when she made her Black Ferns debut two years ago…, Black Ferns squad naming for 2021 Northern Tour, Join Dr Farah Palmer as she announces the 2021 Black Ferns squad for their…. Meanwhile Shiray Kaka and Michaela Blyde, who both travelled as reserves in 2016, have earnt selection in the 12-player roaster. Welcome to the Top Order. “Les is a crucial part of our set up, she’s an outstanding player, leads from the front and has the ability to galvanize people around her. The Black Ferns Sevens have won the World Series five times - 2012/13, 2013/14, 2014/15, 2016/17 and 2018/19. The reigning Rugby Sevens World Series champions have named strong and experienced men's and women's squads for their Tokyo 2020 Olympic campaign in 2021. Meanwhile, the Black Ferns contracted squad for 2020 has been named, with five new players selected, while Counties Manukau fullback Hazel Tubic returns after a stint playing in Japan. Outside backs Renee Wickliffe and Ayesha Leti-I’iga return from injury and are joined by sevens exponents Portia Woodman, Kelly Brazier and Cheyelle Robins-Reti in an explosive outside backs group. Penina Davidson and 23 other Tall Ferns hopefuls will get some much-needed court-time and national exposure before the NBL Showdown grand final. . In 2019, she played three matches for the New Zealand Development side and in 2020, captained the NZ Barbarians in the two-match series against the Black Ferns. 2: Ash Dixon (Highlanders, Hawke's Bay, Māori All Blacks) Unavailable for selection: Charmaine McMenamin, Pia Tapsell, Lisa Molia, Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu, Langi Veainu, Aroha Savage, Toka Natua, Kilisitina Moata'ane. Join Dr Farah Palmer as she announces the 2021 Black Ferns squad for their Northern Tour to England & France. Gordon is the only debutante and has been elevated into the Silver Ferns 2020-21 national squad after a standout ANZ Premiership season for the champion Pulse. Auckland's Eloise Blackwell (Ngātiwai, Ngāti Maru) will lead the 2020 Black Ferns, in a squad that includes nine uncapped players. 30/09/2021 The next step is the Olympics and thatâs what a lot of these players have been dreaming of since 2016.â. The Black Ferns sevens team are the Olympic champions. The official Facebook page of the Black Ferns Sevens & Black Ferns. The official Facebook page of the Black Ferns Sevens & Black Ferns. Georgia PonsonbyBorn: 14 December 1999Position: HookerGeorgia Ponsonby debuted for Manawat? The former Hamilton Girls’ High School student made her Farah Palmer Cup debut as a 16-year-old and has been a key member of the resurgent Waikato team in recent years. Chiefs too good in historic Super women's clash. The Black Ferns are refusing to dwell on their lack of test match play as they looking ahead to their first international matches in two years. Sarah Hirini returns to lead the Black Ferns Sevens at their first home HSBC World Series tournament in Hamilton next week. Weâve selected backs who can change positions and that is genuinely important.â. Grace Houpapa-BarrettBorn: 25 July 1995Position: HookerGrace Houpapa-Barrett made her provincial debut for Waikato as a teenager in 2014. We were conscious of that as coaches and selectors, so we made sure we were really clear on how we want to play the game, where the players were at, and picked the best team to go forward," he commented. The 2020 Black Ferns contracted squad is (* Denotes first-time contracts): “We’ve had to take a Covid mindset to ensure enough coverage across all positions because calling on a replacement is not as easy as it usually would be.”. Les Elder, who led the side in 2019, gave birth to her first child this year and wasn't considered for selection because of injury. Black Ferns centre Carla Hohepa. Halfback Kendra Cocksedge has the potential to become the most capped Black Ferns player of all time on this tour, surpassing Fiao’o Faamausili. "Itâs the drive from all our players to make this squad that has made some of these decisions really tough.". Alan Bunting, co-coach of the New Zealand's women's sevens team, was more concerned about his Black Ferns getting too much. All Blacks and Black Ferns home Tests cancelled; NZR pauses All Blacks Perth travel. Dhys FaleafagaBorn: 17 October 2000Position: Loose ForwardDhys Faleafaga made a name for herself at high school, starting for the St Mary’s College 1st XV which won the national title in 2017. She has played all three front row positions across six seasons. Les Elder returns to Captain the Black Ferns, 12 players in line for debut and Portia Woodman, Kelly Brazier and Stacey Fluhler selected after Olympic gold. With five months to go before the Tokyo Olympics the Mount Maunganui-based . They have one of the best winning percentages in international rugby, with victory in close to 90 percent of their Tests. ONE day out from the Silver Ferns squad announcement, Draft Central has compiled a team of 16 potential players to don the black dress when the international season commences. The 27-year-old's form has been so strong in 2020 that she will no doubt be among the selection deliberations for the Black Ferns 2021 Rugby World Cup squad. ð³ð¿#RoadToTokyo #EarnTheFern pic.twitter.com/2cEK0imQKM, Sarah Hirini of the Black Ferns Sevens leads the team out ahead of the International Sevens Trans-Tasman match against the Australia (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images), The All Blacks Sevens huddle during the International Sevens Trans-Tasman Series match against Australia on 23 May 2021 (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images), What we learned: Rugby Sevens wrap-up from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, French athletes who were formidable at Tokyo 2020, New Zealand women win rugby sevens gold laying Rio ghost to rest. HookersGrace Houpapa-Barrett (26, Waikato, new cap)Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate (29, Counties Manukau, 30)Georgia Ponsonby (21, Canterbury, new cap), PropsTanya Kalounivale (22, Waikato, new cap)Aldora Itunu (30, Auckland, 20)Phillipa Love (31, Canterbury, 11)Krystal Murray (28, Northland, new cap)Aleisha Nelson (31, Auckland, 35)Amy Rule (21, Canterbury, new cap), LocksEloise Blackwell (30, Auckland, 43) – Vice CaptainJoanah Ngan-Woo (25, Wellington, 3)Maiakawanakaulani Roos (20, Auckland, new cap)Kelsie Wills (28, Bay of Plenty, 0), Loose ForwardsAlana Bremner (24, Canterbury, new cap)Les Elder (34, Bay of Plenty, 18) – CaptainDhys Faleafaga (20, Wellington, new cap)Liana Mikaele-Tu’u (19, Auckland, new cap)Kendra Reynolds (28, Bay of Plenty, 0)Kennedy Simon (24, Waikato, 4), HalfbacksAriana Bayler (24, Waikato, new cap)Kendra Cocksedge (33, Canterbury, 53) – Vice CaptainIritana Hohaia (21, Taranaki, new cap), First five-eighthsRuahei Demant (26, Auckland, 11)Patricia Maliepo (18, Auckland, new cap), MidfieldChelsea Alley (28, Waikato, 24)Grace Brooker (22, Canterbury, 1)Stacey Fluhler (25, Waikato, 16)Carla Hohepa (36, Waikato, 25), Outside BacksKelly Brazier (31, Bay of Plenty, 40)Renee Holmes (21, Waikato, 0)Ayesha Leti-I’iga (22, Wellington, 9)Renee Wickliffe (34, Bay of Plenty, 41)Portia Woodman (30, Northland, 16)Cheyelle Robins-Reti (22, Waikato, 0). "I wouldn't say lack of competition," Bunting said in response to questions about what impact the COVID-19 disruption of the world sevens series would have on his team. Black Ferns Sevens Coaches Allan Bunting and Cory Sweeney bring Nuku into an established squad, with 20 of 21 players having international experience. The three-match schedule which includes a Possibles versus Probables presented by Steinlager match on Saturday 7 November, and Black . Moore said he and his coaching team were confident they had selected a skilled squad which was strong across the board. They have an 87% winning record in test match rugby, and are the only women's international side with a winning record against every opponent. The 1st Central County Ground - 4 Sep 2021. For the first time in the history of the Farah Palmer Cup (FPC) presented by Bunnings Warehouse, all matches are to be broadcast live and available to SKY Sport customers for the 2021 season. Read more. The world champion Black Ferns won't get a chance to impress against international opposition in 2020 with only domestic matches making the grade. Tall Ferns squad to get prime time on court. But don't expect to see this in 2020. Preparation begins for Rugby World Cup 2021. Niall was part of the 2016 squad that fought in the first . The 28-strong squad will travel to Ireland on 1 August in their bid to win the four-yearly tournament in Dublin and Belfast. Sam Dickson also bring a wealth of experience to the squad with more than 50 World Series tournament appearances. History made with all Farah Palmer Cup matches to be broadcast on SKY. A New Zealand women's selection first took the field in 1989 and competed at the 1991 Women's Rugby World Cup. Double-headers in Dunedin, Melbourne and Wellington. The teenager moved to Auckland for university and continued to rise in the ranks, playing for Auckland and in the first ever Blues women’s team. The Black Ferns successful 2017 season was a landmark one for women's rugby with the Black Ferns becoming the first women's team to ever be named the World Rugby Team of the Year. While injury has hampered her progress in the game she has made every opportunity count, impressing for Wellington in the Farah Palmer Cup and in her time with the Black Ferns Sevens. The New Zealand teams lead their respective World Series competitions, both claiming titles in Cape . The reigning world champions will play eight tests this year, including seven in New Zealand. Eloise Blackwell named as Black Ferns captain. In July 2020, Subritzky-Nafatali pleaded guilty to a charge of drink driving, following an incident in Dunedin in May 2020. Iritana HohaiaBorn: 1 March 2000Position: HalfbackIritana Hohaia hails from ?punake in Taranaki and began playing club rugby at Coastal as a child. Five Bay of Plenty players have been named in the 2021 Black Ferns squad for their end-of-year tour of England and France. âWhen youâve only got 12 players for one tournament, and it could be 40 degrees with high humidity, having players who can rotate and share the load throughout a weekend and still nail their core role is important. Five new players were included in the 2020 Black Ferns contracted squad and Counties Manukau fullback Hazel Tubic returns after a stint playing in Japan. Just under half of the squad named today will be in line . Well she missed the 2020 season to become a mum but Liz Elder is back and set to lead this Blackfern squad in a few weeks . Photo: PHOTOSPORT. The All Black young gun made the decision to skip out on the Trans-Tasman Super Rugby season with the Auckland Blues and subsequent Test matches to have a chance of gold at the Olympic Games. The New Zealand men, who are in Pool A alongside Australia, Argentina and Republic of Korea will begin their Tokyo campaign on 26 July before the Black Ferns come up against ROC, Great Britain and Kenya, also in Pool A, on 29 July. Unbeaten in 2019, the Otago Spirit will be looking to continue their winning form in the 2020 Farah Palmer Cup competition. Photo / Mark Mitchell Black Ferns coach Glenn Moore has named a 34-player squad for . Her 44 games and 393 points for Waikato are union records. Alan Bunting, co-coach of the New Zealand's women's sevens team, was more concerned about his Black Ferns getting too much. Planet 7s 2020 Olympic Games, 2020 Tokyo Games, Black Ferns, fiji rugby, Fijiana 7s, New Zealand Sevens, tokyo. Since then Laidlaw has lead New Zealand to first and two third-placed finishes on the World Series tour, a World Cup title and a Commonwealth Games gold. Five Bay of Plenty players have been named in the 2021 Black Ferns squad for their end-of-year tour of England and France. Wattbike announces new partnership with All Blacks and Black Ferns. Ilisapeti Molia Counties Manukau. . The Black Ferns Sevens squad has been boosted by returning players as they look forward to their 2020 Olympics campaign. comment-white. At Tokyo 2020 more than half the team has Olympic experience including Portia Woodman, Sarah Hirini, Ruby Tui and Tyla Nathan Wong. A neck injury has just shocked New Zealand Rugby as the Black Ferns suffer a major loss. The Blacks Ferns and the New Zealand Barbarians squads were named yesterday for their two-match series, which starts in Auckland on Saturday. The team has participated in all rounds of the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series since the competition's inception in 2012-13. 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With all the uncertainty in the world at the moment surrounding sports scheduling, or any planning for that matter, having an end of year tour locked in has helped the mental wellbeing of the Black Ferns. A Pom, an Aussie and 2 Kiwis walk into a bar . First Black Ferns fixtures for 2021 secured. Before Covid-19 snuck its way back into Aotearoa, the Farah Palmer Cup had one more full regular season round to go ahead of the finals. Sun, Sep 5 • Source: 1 NEWS. The Black Ferns have named nine uncapped players and a new captain for their only squad of 2020. Black Ferns head coach Glenn Moore has confirmed a 34-member squad for the upcoming end of the year series against England and France. Tubic last wore the black jersey during the 2017 Rugby World Cup in Ireland. Blackwell has been named to lead the squad which includes nine uncapped players. Blackwell, a 29-year-old lock from Great Barrier Island (Aotea), made her debut in the black . Chelsea Bremner Canterbury. New Zealand has a 77 per-cent winning record in test-match rugby, and is the only international men's side to have secured more wins than losses . It is close to five years since Australia defeated New Zealand 24-17 to win gold at Rio 2016. Eight rookies have been named in the squad, eying up their first cap for Waikato in 2020. Carla Hohepa's lockdown routine included a morning run with her partner, Karne Hesketh. Houpapa-Barrett was named in the Barbarians team in 2020, played in the inaugural women’s Super Rugby match for the Chiefs and in 2021 captained her club Otorohanga. The Black Ferns will travel north at the end of the year for a four-match Test series against England and France. Black Ferns coach Glenn Moore has named a 34-player squad for the upcoming tour of England and France, with nearly . “With a World Cup just around the corner this programme is critical for us. WHITE FERNS won by 4 wickets. Les Elder, Kendra Reynolds, Kelly Brazier, Renee Wickliffe and Kelsie Wills will be heading on the Northern Tour in October and November. The 7s key player was left in tears after realizing that her Olympic dream is now over. Having played both first five-eighths and fullback at domestic level, Maliepo was a standout player for the NZ Barbarians in 2020 and starred for the Blues in the inaugural women’s Super Rugby match. "New Zealand Rugby and the Black Ferns management have been really supportive, and they've come up with the next best thing." News of no 2020 test for the team came in the wake of confirmation of the men's Rugby Championship and at least two Bledisloe Cup tests for the All Blacks against the Wallabies. Unlock premium content and more with all-new RugbyPass+, Waterboy incident threatens traditional values, 'We stuffed up' - Nienaber admits directing waterboy during 'disgraceful' incident, Ref Watch: Springboks waterboy incident further threatens traditional rugby values, All Blacks credit Springboks' clever 'double bluff' ahead of tactical change, 'Tom is distraught' - Richards furious at RFU over ref appointment. The powerful front rower had an impressive season for Waikato and was named in the Black Ferns squad in 2020 but did not play due to injury. Caleb Clarke's pursuit for Olympic glory has received a boost as he has been named in an extended All Blacks Sevens squad to play at the Oceania Sevens in Townsville next weekend. The competition is played between the top five ranked teams in the world which includes England, Canada, France and the USA. International women’s rugby will return to New Zealand in September with a two-Test series against Australia confirmed today. Black Ferns name youthful squad for European tour. . Cindy Nelles is set to play against the defending World Cup champions later this month. The 2020 Black Ferns contracted squad is (* Denotes first-time contracts . Murray has played at both prop and number 8 for Northland and is the Union’s top women’s point scorer. Risaleaana Pouri-Lane has a different Olympic experience, captaining New Zealand to a gold medal at the 2018 Buenos Aires Youth Olympic Games. Eight Test matches including seven on home soil. 2:40pm, 15 June 2021. 11 players in their squad are under 20 year-olds. Rule moved to Christchurch for university in 2019 and cemented her place as the starting tighthead prop in the championship winning Farah Palmer Cup team before gaining selection in the Black Ferns Development team for their campaign in Fiji. What is the culture like in the Black Ferns? All Blacks Podcast with Eloise Blackwell and Aleisha-Pearl Nelson. The 2020 Olympic Games are now in the books after a year's delay, controversies with several athletes, record breaking performances, and for some, disappointing results. Five new players were included in the 2020 Black Ferns contracted squad and Counties Manukau fullback Hazel Tubic returns after a stint playing in Japan. Black Ferns to feature in thrilling RWC 2021 opener in revamped 2022 schedule, World Rugby and hosts New Zealand Rugby have announced the match schedule for Rugby World Cup 2021, playing in 2022. From winning 16 out of the 22 World Series tournaments, resulting in three overall series wins plus a runners-up finish, they've also clinched the 2018 Sevens World Cup and a Commonwealth Games gold. NZ Rugby announce major global partnership with Altrad. 10,089 talking about this. Otago Spirit: PREVIEW 2020. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced the All Blacks’ two home Fortinet Rugby Championship Tests against South Africa and the Black Ferns two O’Reilly Cup Tests against the Wallaroos will not be played in New Zealand. 7.3K views . Luka Connor (5) Bay of Plenty. She is the younger sister of Highlanders loose forward Marino Mikaele-Tu’u. ð³ð¿#RoadToTokyo #EarnTheFern pic.twitter.com/9nhrUgr4x1, Portia Woodman, Sarah Hirini (c), Ruby Tui, Tyla Nathan Wong, Theresa Fitzpatrick, Stacey Fluhler, Michaela Blyde, Alena Saili, Risaleaana Pouri-Lane, Kelly Brazier, Gayle Broughton, Shiray Kaka, Travelling reserves: Tenika Willison, Jazmin Hotham, Terina Te Tamaki, Introducing your team for Tokyo!
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