New Zealand women's national rugby league team
| Nickname | Kiwi Ferns | |
|---|---|---|
| Governing body | New Zealand Rugby League | |
| Region | Oceania | |
| Head coach | Alan Jackson | |
| Captain | Laura Mariu | |
| RLIF ranking | 1st | |
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| Biggest win | ||
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New Zealand 88 – 0 France (The Tetley's Stadium, England; 5 July 2013 ) | ||
| World Cup | ||
| Appearances | 4 (first time in 2000) | |
| Best result | Champions (2000, 2005, 2008) | |
The New Zealand women's national rugby league team, also known as the Kiwi Ferns, represents New Zealand in Women's rugby league. They are administered by the New Zealand Rugby League.
New Zealand won the Women's Rugby League World Cup in 2000, 2005 and 2008.[1][2]
History
Early years
The Kiwi Ferns were formed in 1995.[3]
2014
The Kiwi Ferns beat the Jillaroos 12 - 8 in a curtain-raiser match ahead of the Four Nations match between the Kangaroos and Samoa at the WIN Stadium in Wollongong, Australia.[4][5]
Current Squad
Squad at the 2015 ANZAC Test Curtain-raiser:[6][7][8]
- Laura Mariu (c)
- Tasha Davie
- Shontelle Dudley
- Maitua Feterika
- Teuila Fotu-Moala
- Georgia Hale
- Annabelle Hohepa
- Nora Maaka
- Kelly Maipi
- Krystal Murray
- Hilda Peters
- Kahurangi Peters
- Rona Peters
- Krystal Rota
- Kristina Sue
- Atawhai Tupaea
- Janna Vaughan
- Sharnita Woodman
Coaches
The current coach of the New Zealand team is Alan Jackson who replaced Rusty Matua in early 2015.[9][10] Matua took over Lynley Tierney-Mani in 2014 after her 2013 World Cup Final defeat.
Results
Full internationals
| Year | Team | Score | Opposition | Tournament | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | New Zealand | -- | Australia | 2 Test Series | |
| 1997 | New Zealand | -- | Australia | 2 Test Series | |
| 1999 | New Zealand | -- | Australia | 3 Test Series | |
| 2000 | New Zealand | 4 - 26 | Great Britain | 2000 WRLWC | Great Britain |
| 2001 | New Zealand | -- | Australia | Test Match | |
| 2004 | New Zealand | -- | Australia | 2 Test Series | |
| 2005 | New Zealand | 58 - 0 | New Zealand Maori | 2005 WRLWC | New Zealand |
| 2008 | New Zealand | -- | Pacific Islands | 2008 WRLWC | Australia |
| 2008 | New Zealand | -- | Samoa | 2008 WRLWC | Australia |
| 2008 | New Zealand | -- | Tonga | 2008 WRLWC | Australia |
| 2008 | New Zealand | 34 - 0 | Australia | 2008 WRLWC | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
| 2013 | New Zealand | 88 – 0 | France | 2013 WRLWC | The Tetley's Stadium, England |
| 2013 | New Zealand | 12 - 22 | Australia | 2013 WRLWC | Headingley Stadium, Leeds |
| 2014 | New Zealand | 12 - 8 | Australia | Four Nations curtain-raiser | WIN Stadium, Wollongong, Australia |
| 2015 | New Zealand | 8 – 4 | Australia | NRL Auckland Nines | Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand |
| 2015 | New Zealand | 16 – 4 | Australia | NRL Auckland Nines | Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand |
| 2015 | New Zealand | 7 – 8 | Australia | NRL Auckland Nines | Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand |
See also
References
- ↑ Kiwi Ferns retain women's World Cup tvnz.co.nz, 17 November 2008
- ↑ Andrew Bryan (29 April 2015). "Jillaroos v Kiwi Ferns preview". Retrieved 1 May 2015.
- ↑ Malcolm Mulholland. "Story: Māori rugby – whutupaoro: Page 6 – Women in rugby union and league". Retrieved 1 May 2015.
- ↑ Chris Barclay (9 November 2014). "Kiwi Ferns get revenge with win over Aussies". Retrieved 2 May 2015.
- ↑ Walter, Brad (9 November 2014). "New Zealand Kiwi Ferns prove too strong for Australian Jillaroos". Retrieved 2 May 2015.
- ↑ NZRL (27 April 2015). "Kiwi, Kiwi Ferns and Junior Kiwis teams announced". Retrieved 1 May 2015.
- ↑ tvnz.co.nz (ONE News) (26 April 2015). "Kiwis, Kiwi Ferns, Jnr Kiwis named for Anzac clashes". Retrieved 1 May 2015.
- ↑ SBS.com.au (AAP) (26 April 2015). "Kiwi Ferns squad named to face Jillaroos". Retrieved 1 May 2015.
- ↑ nznewsuk.co.uk (1 April 2015). "NZ Kiwi Ferns regroup under new coach". Retrieved 1 May 2015.
- ↑ scoop.co.nz (NZRL) (20 March 2015). "Jackson lands Kiwi Ferns coaching job". Retrieved 1 May 2015.
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