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Black Ferns

British

plural noun

the women's international Rugby Union football team of New Zealand

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The defeat by the Black Ferns in the previous World Cup final three years ago remains England's last loss as they extended their record winning run to 33 games.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025

After New Zealand invested heavily and late in the last cycle to turn around a faltering Black Ferns side and lift the trophy, is there a template emerging?

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025

Three tries at this World Cup, including a sharp finish from a strong hand-off against the Black Ferns, mean England wing Dow will have to be on high alert defensively.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025

Japan also caught the Black Ferns cold, exposing a narrow defence to score the first try before being blown away 62-19.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

The Black Ferns responded through centre Theresa Setefano and teenage wing Braxton Sorensen-McGee, but Aphiwe Ngwevu's try levelled the game at half-time to cap a remarkable first-half performance by South Africa.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2025

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