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Kiwi Ferns

British  

plural noun

  1. the women's international Rugby League 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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Having narrowly lost 10-8 to Australia in the group stage, the Kiwi Ferns will head into Saturday's final brimming with confidence after an impressive semi-final victory over England.

From BBC Nov. 19, 2022

The Jillaroos, unbeaten since 2016, have now won the last three tournaments to equal the milestone set by the Kiwi Ferns between 2000-2008.

From BBC Nov. 19, 2022

The host nation's hopes of reaching a first World Cup final ended with a 20-6 defeat by the Kiwi Ferns in York.

From BBC Nov. 14, 2022

Fran Goldthorp's try had given the hosts a dream start but the Kiwi Ferns responded with tries from Mele Hufanga and Raecene McGregor before the break.

From BBC Nov. 14, 2022

McGregor's try saw the Kiwi Ferns edge a competitive first half, with her momentum on a greasy surface allowing her to ground the ball on the try line despite the attentions of Burke.

From BBC Nov. 14, 2022

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