Internationals Womens Marcelle Parkes returns to the Black Ferns: 'The nature of a prop is changing'
It started as a joke but now it's serious. Marcelle Parkes has been contracted to the Black Ferns as a loosehead prop.
The New Zealand Black Ferns are the most successful team in Women's Rugby World Cup history, competing at every tournament except 1994, they have claimed the title a record five times.
Ireland famously beat New Zealand in the 2014 World Cup where they ended the Black Ferns’ incredible 21-match winning run on the World Cup stage, a run which lasted over two decades.
The Black Ferns have never competed in a Rugby World Cup final and not won - an incredible achievement.
On this page, you can keep up to date with New Zealand’s World Cup fixtures, results and access all the latest team news and analysis.
Form has been rewarded for five players following the biggest Super Rugby Aupiki season to date, with Black Ferns Director of Rugby Allan Bunting suitably impressed by the several youngsters who took the 2024 season by storm.
The New Zealand Black Ferns are the most successful team in Women's Rugby World Cup history, competing at every tournament except 1994, they have claimed the title a record five times.
Ireland famously beat New Zealand in the 2014 World Cup where they ended the Black Ferns’ incredible 21-match winning run on the World Cup stage, a run which lasted over two decades.
The Black Ferns have never competed in a Rugby World Cup final and not won - an incredible achievement.
On this page, you can keep up to date with New Zealand’s World Cup fixtures, results and access all the latest team news and analysis.