Ruahei Demant hails Black Ferns’ ‘selflessness’ after 62-point blitz
Black Ferns captain Ruahei Demant has explained how Katelyn Vaha’akolo’s four-try haul showed the “selflessness” of the te…
Finn Morton
16 Jul 2024, 0:44
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Ruahei Demant: 'They were a quality side then and are still a quality side now'
On Saturday at the Go Media Stadium Mount Smart in Auckland, the Black Ferns must beat England while picking up more or the same n…
Adam Julian
02 Nov 2023, 8:11
Ruahei Demant and Ardie Savea recognised as NZ's best at annual awards
Black Ferns co-captain and World Cup winner, Ruahei Demant has collected three major prizes at the 2022 ASB Rugby Awards, includin…
Sam Smith
08 Dec 2022, 4:14
Black Ferns' co-captain Ruahei Demant wins World Player of the Year
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 M…
Finn Morton
20 Nov 2022, 18:11
'I thought that they were joking': Demant reflects on shock captaincy call-up and World Cup
The team's attitude towards accountability made life easier for the captain, but coach Wayne Smith's game plan compensated for tha…
Ned Lester
22 Dec 2022, 22:46
‘It’s our superpower’: Blues captain on what sets the team apart
Walker's side was helped by the experience of last year's final, with players like Maia Roos, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe and Ruahei …
Henry Lee
13 Apr 2025, 2:31
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‘There were lots of happy tears at the final whistle-we beat the Black Ferns in their backyard'
We spoke about our identity and wanting to be the best defensive team. I think our defence has come on so much over the last three…
Rosie Galligan
14 Nov 2023, 4:25
Black Ferns co-captain aims to create history as World Rugby reveal award nominees
Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant is looking to become the first player to win World Rugby’s prestigious Women’s 15s Player…
Finn Morton
03 Nov 2023, 0:03
'It's a bit weird': Black Ferns star reacts to NZ's best 'honour'
Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant said it feels “a bit weird” to have been crowned New Zealand’s best rugby player at the…
Finn Morton
10 Dec 2022, 20:32
'Part of our vision was wanting to inspire the nation and I think that's what we've done'
The Black Ferns’ epic World Cup run captured the imagination and hearts of a nation in a way that many didn’t see coming – i…
Finn Morton
12 Nov 2022, 22:09
Black Ferns co-captain warns France 'should be worried' ahead of semi-final
Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant believes France “should be worried” ahead of their blockbuster World Cup semi-final at Ed…
Finn Morton
01 Nov 2022, 21:26
Interview
The Black Ferns skipper who's leading by example at the World Cup
In a World Cup year, Ruahei Demant was left speechless when coach Wayne Smith asked her to captain the Black Ferns for the Pacific…
Lucy Lomax
17 Oct 2022, 19:05
What sacrifices New Zealand women make to reach the Black Ferns
Ask Kendra Cocksedge, Eloise Blackwell and Ruahei Demant what the word sacrifice means to them, and they will offer you an insight…
Alex McLeod
22 Aug 2021, 0:46
Super Rugby Champions Final: What it means for the women's game
The match between New Zealand’s Super Rugby Aupiki champions and Australia’s Super W winners marks the first step in closer ti…
Rikki Swannell
16 Apr 2025, 10:29
Blues forced into two changes, switch playmakers for Champions Final
The Blues have lost two members of their matchday 23 from the Super Rugby Aupiki final for their Champions Final clash with the Wa…
Ned Lester
15 Apr 2025, 18:49
Opinion
Super Rugby Aupiki Form XV: Who stood out in 2025?
The Blues won a thrilling final at Eden Park against Matatu 26-19. It took some brilliant individual moments from the Blues to pre…
Adam Julian
15 Apr 2025, 11:41
