History
The Black Ferns XV were introduced to New Zealand Rugby’s high performance women’s pathway in 2023. [1] They played their first match against the Manusina XV at Navigation Homes Stadium in Pukekohe on 23 September 2023. [2] [3]
The side will be providing international rugby in a touring environment which will help accelerate the development of a wider group of players outside the Black Ferns and will build the depth of women’s rugby in New Zealand. [1]
In 2025, the side will assemble on 29 June for a trial match against the Black Ferns in Whangarei on 5 July, and it will be part of a double-header fixture at Semenoff Stadium that also features the Māori All Blacks against Scotland. [4] [5] The trial match would also offer players another chance to "impress the Black Ferns coaches ahead of the Laurie O’Reilly Cup and the Rugby World Cup selection for a broader group of New Zealand’s top professional players." The matches will also be a boost for the Black Ferns in their Rugby World Cup preparations. [4] [5]
Willie Walker was announced as the Black Ferns XVs Head Coach for their 2025 campaign. [6] They played the Black Ferns in Whangarei on 5 July, and will later play two matches against South Africa. [6] [7]
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Black Ferns XV 38–12 Manusina XV 
