New Zealand have been snubbed in the World Rugby Player of the Year awards with not a single men's or women's player making it onto the 15s shortlist for what must be the first time in history.
After closing the gap to just one point against New Zealand (15-14) shortly before wing Katelyn Vaha'akolo’s second try in stoppage time (40+2), France seemed to be in their match.
After closing the gap to just one point against New Zealand (15-14) shortly before wing Katelyn Vaha'akolo’s second try in stoppage time (40+2), France seemed to be in their match.
After an 80-minute masterclass, the Black Ferns’ No. 11 still had every reason to smile.
After an 80-minute masterclass, the Black Ferns’ No. 11 still had every reason to smile.
Two historic losses set the scene for the first 2024 O'Reilly Cup clash on Auckland's north shore, providing plenty of edge for both New Zealand and Australia.
Canada have claimed their first-ever win over the Black Ferns and the Pacific Four Series title under grey cloud on a cold afternoon in Christchurch with a historic 22-19 win.
The Black Ferns were determined to get their 2024 season off to a strong start, and it didn't take long for the Kiwis to inflict their will on the visitors.
There’s an unapologetic energy to Katelyn Vahaakolo. She is who she is, and doesn’t mind you knowing it. She describes herself as crazy and passionate but also empathetic and encouraging. She’s a social media star with an exuberant personality….and as it turns out, she’s one heck of a rugby player.
There’s an unapologetic energy to Katelyn Vahaakolo. She is who she is, and doesn’t mind you knowing it. She describes herself as crazy and passionate but also empathetic and encouraging. She’s a social media star with an exuberant personality….and as it turns out, she’s one heck of a rugby player.