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A 31-strong Black Ferns squad has been named for the rest of 2026, with five uncapped players rewarded for standout Sky Super Rugby Aupiki seasons.

Nine changes from the squad named earlier this year bring together experience and emerging talent for a huge season ahead. The team will first face the Black Ferns XV before eight Tests against Australia, South Africa and WXV Global Series opponents both home and away.

Discover the newest wāhine selected to represent Aotearoa and follow every step towards next year’s historic British & Irish Lions Women’s Tour.

Braxton Sorensen-McGee shares why she’s balancing the Black Ferns and sevens, what she loves about both and her 2028 Olympic ambitions.

Meet the teammates who linked their rooms on tour, sharing the music, laughs and sisterhood that make life with the Black Ferns special.

2degrees joins New Zealand Rugby in a three-year partnership supporting the Black Ferns and growing women’s rugby pathways across Aotearoa.

From match day to every day, shop the latest Black Ferns jerseys, training wear, and essentials. 

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