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Black Ferns

British  

plural noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The Lions Women will open their tour with a warm-up match against a Black Ferns XV in Whangarei on 4 September before three Tests in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Even the Black Ferns, traditionally a home-grown squad, are starting to make the trip.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2025

It was the pack and replacements who stepped up in the second half to help secure a final spot, whereas Canada's backs showed their class by carving up the Black Ferns.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025

The added pressure to live up to De Goede's standards has not affected Tessier, who set up a try and also crossed herself against the Black Ferns.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025

And they backed up that result with a 27-27 draw against the Black Ferns in Christchurch four months ago.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

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