Three familiar faces will be back in action for the Chiefs Manawa in 2025 as the team looks to go one better than their consecutive second-place finishes.
The Chiefs Manawa prop scored two tries and frequently cast aside Matatu defenders like tenpins as the hosts built a 19-0 lead in as many minutes. Inxcelibley that advantage crumbled as the Southerners staged a heroic rally to win the title.
Super Rugby Aupiki's regular season has concluded with the Chiefs Manawa claiming three wins from three to top the season table.
The second edition of Super Rugby Aupiki kicks off this weekend in the afterglow of the Black Ferns World Cup triumph.
Fan favourite Ruby Tui is reportedly still considering her options for next year, with NZR supporting Tui in giving her time to decide.
Black Ferns Sevens captain Sarah Hirini has collected three major prizes at the 2021 ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards, including the supreme Kelvin R. Tremain Memorial Player of the Year.
Black Ferns Sevens captain Sarah Hirini has collected three major prizes at the 2021 ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards, including the supreme Kelvin R. Tremain Memorial Player of the Year.
The inaugural season of Super Rugby Aupiki reaches another milestone today with the announcement of player signings across the four teams.
Black Ferns coach Glen Moore has selected nine test debutants for the Black Ferns' clash with England this weekend, which will mark NZ's 100th test.
Almost half the squad named today will be in line for their international debut next month, with 12 debutants and a further four players whose only experience in the black jersey was last year’s domestic series.
