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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

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

Prop Tanya Kalounivale barged over to belatedly get the Black Ferns on the board, but there was no reeling in Canada.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025

Despite the gulf in World Cup prestige between both sides, the result does follow form and world seedings with Canada ranked one place above the Black Ferns.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025

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