Changes to the Black Ferns as star player Sarah Hirini opts out of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.

The Olympic Gold medal-winning Black Ferns Sevens sweep the New Zealand Rugby Awards in 2024.

Dame Lisa Carrington has claimed the top honour at the Māori Sports Awards at a ceremony in Mt Maunganui.

Two of the country’s brightest young stars named in the Black Ferns Sevens contracted squad for 2025.