Black Ferns squad for August Test matches named

Experienced captain Fiao’o Faamausili will lead an exciting young squad featuring eight new caps when the Black Ferns play Australia for the Laurie O'Reilly Memorial Trophy next month.

Blacks Ferns announce two-Test tour of France

The Black Ferns have announced a two-Test tour of France at the end of the year and will warm-up for a busy international season with a Game of Three Halves in Tauranga next month.

First ever Suncorp Super Netball Indigenous Round

The second Suncorp Super Netball NSW Derby between GIANTS Netball and NSW Swifts is set to take place on Sunday 8 July (5PM) at International Convention Centre, Darling Harbour.

All Blacks v France match a welcome boost in June

Dunedin will receive a welcome boost to the mid-winter economy in June, as the Steinlager Series pitting the All Blacks against France rolls into town, attracting rugby fans from across the South Island.

Black Ferns contracted players named in historic announcement

Twenty eight of New Zealand’s top female rugby players have become the first-ever 15s players to be offered Black Ferns contracts, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) announced today.

The 2018 Black Ferns contracted squad is:

Backs:

Chelsea Alley

Waikato

Ariana Bayler

Black Ferns to play two test series against Australia

New Zealand fans will get their first taste of the World Champion Black Ferns in action this year when they take on Australia in two tantalising trans-Tasman double header Test matches in August.

NZ Rugby elects Sir Michael Jones to its Board

All Blacks legend Sir Michael Jones has been elected to the New Zealand Rugby Board at its Annual General Meeting in Wellington today.

Jones, 53, was voted on to the NZR Board of Directors after being nominated by the Tasman Rugby Football Union.

Dunedin City Holdings Limited half year results

The Dunedin City Holdings Limited group has reported a surplus after tax profit of $3.8 million for the six months to December 2017. Dunedin City Holdings Limited Chair Graham Crombie says the group is pleased to show a positive financial result once again.

NZ Rugby condolences at passing of Sir Nicholas Shehadie

New Zealand Rugby has expressed its sadness following the passing of Australian rugby great Sir Nicholas Shehadie, aged 91.

New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve Tew said Shehadie held a special place in rugby history and news of his passing was met with sadness.

Bledisloe Cup match confirmed for Japan

The third Bledisloe Cup match between New Zealand and Australia this year will be played in Japan, the Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) have confirmed today.

The match will be played at Nissan Stadium, Yokohama, on Saturday 27 October.