Black Ferns 2024

[Bovidae]

It was strange to see Alana used as a lock but Chelsea wasn't in the squad.

There must be concern that three of those injured players are front rowers who all have neck injuries. Some of those have been long-term (e.g., Wainohu).

[sparky]

The Black Ferns have been drawn in the same pool for the 2025 Rugby World Cup as Ireland, Japan and Spain.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cgryvv59x4no

[Bovidae]

https://www.allblacks.com/news/mike-delany-steps-aside-from-black-ferns-coaching-role

[canefan]

Mods might want to change the thread name to BFs 2025, some exciting news

https://www.allblacks.com/news/sevens-players-commit-to-rugby-world-cup-campaign

That's a decent amount of firepower

[booboo]

What's Blyde/Brake up to post league season (she's dead to me)?

A team without both her ans Portia reduces the speed and strike power significantly.

Their ability to score from distance with half a gap was a distinct advantage.

Do we have any younger speedsters?

[Yeetyaah]

Honestly a bit disappointing none of them were required to play Aupiki, that much talent would do wonders for the comp.

[Bovidae]

No Hirini. Risi Pouri-Lane could have the most impact at halfback.

[Wurzel]

Where does Jorja Miller play in XVs?

[Bovidae]

A no.7.

[Wurzel]

Well that's Hirini's replacement sorted

[Machpants]

Mar 31  /  Sport

Ruby Tui: ‘I was trying to grow women’s rugby – I had no idea the effect my story would have’

The Rugby World Cup winner tells Donald McRae about her journey from a traumatic childhood haunted by domestic violence and alcoholism to being a Black Ferns superstar