New Zealand women's national rugby league team

The New Zealand women's national rugby league team, also known as the Kiwi Ferns or New Zealand Kiwi Ferns, represents New Zealand in Women's rugby league. They are administered by the New Zealand Rugby League.

Not to be confused with New Zealand women's national rugby union team or New Zealand women's national rugby sevens team.
For the men's team, see New Zealand national rugby league team.
New Zealand women's national rugby league team
Team information
NicknameKiwi Ferns
Governing bodyNew Zealand Rugby League
RegionOceania
Head coachRicky Henry
CaptainKrystal Rota
RLIF ranking2nd
Uniforms
First colours
Team results
Biggest win
New Zealand 88 – 0 France
(The Tetley's Stadium, England; 5 July 2013)
World Cup
Appearances4 (first time in 2000)
Best resultChampions (2000, 2005, 2008)

New Zealand won the Women's Rugby League World Cup in 2000, 2005 and 2008.[1][2]

Current squad

Squad for the October 2019 Test Match versus Australia:[3]

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
FullbackApii Nicholls (1993-02-26) 26 February 1993 Papakura Sisters
WingKiana Takairangi (1992-07-20) 20 July 1992 Cronulla
CentreHoney Hireme (1981-05-03) 3 May 1981 Hamilton City Tigers
CentreJules Newman (1989-02-23) 23 February 1989 Mount Albert Lions
WingAtawhai Tupaea (1989-02-03) 3 February 1989 Papakura Sisters
Five-eighthCharntay Poko (1995-11-10) 10 November 1995 Richmond Roses
HalfbackRaecene McGregor (1997-10-23) 23 October 1997 Cabramatta
PropAnnetta - Claudia Nuuausala (1995-01-22) 22 January 1995 Richmond Roses
HookerKrystal Rota (1985-10-03) 3 October 1985 Papakura Sisters
PropAmber Paris-Hall (1995-01-07) 7 January 1995 Richmond Roses
Second-rowOnjeurlina Leiataua (1995-12-01) 1 December 1995 Otahuhu Leopards
Second-rowCrystal Tamarua (1995-07-30) 30 July 1995 Richmond Roses
LockGeorgia Hale (1995-08-09) 9 August 1995 Richmond Roses
interchangeNita Maynard (1992-07-07) 7 July 1992 North Sydney
interchangeTeuila Fotu-Moala (1993-11-29) 29 November 1993 North Sydney
interchangeBilly-Jean Ale (1991-05-08) 8 May 1991 Mount Albert Lions
interchangeMaitua Feterika (1992-05-19) 19 May 1992 Manurewa Marlins

Coaches

The current coach of the New Zealand team is Ricky Henry, who replaced Justin Morgan in 2020. [4] Morgan had been the coach since 2018.[5]

Results

Full internationals
DateOpponentScoreTournamentVenueRef.
1 Jul 1995 Australia
18–14
2 Test Series Lidcombe OvalDT[6][7]
8 Jul 1995 Australia
14–6
Hawker Oval, CanberraCT[8]
20 Sep 1997 Australia
34–26
2 Test Series Petone Recreation Ground, WellingtonNZRL[9]
Sep 1997 Australia
40–16
Carlaw Park, Auckland
23 Aug 1998 Great Britain
28–6
3 Test Series Pukatwhero Park, RotoruaRLW[10]
29 Aug 1998 Great Britain
44–0
Rugby League Park, ChristchurchRLW[11] SS[12]
4 Sep 1998 Great Britain
34–2
Carlaw Park, AucklandRLW[13]
23 Sep 1999 Australia
20–10
3 Test Series Leichhardt Oval
27 Sep 1999 Australia
20–22
Penrith Stadium
29 Oct 1999 Australia
26–14
Ericsson Stadium Auckland
7 Nov 2000 Great Britain
22–12
2000 WRLWC The Boulevard, Hull
Nov 2000 Australia
10–6
England
Nov 2000 Australia
50–6
England
24 Nov 2000 Great Britain
26–4
Wilderspool, WarringtonInd[14]
23 Sep 2001 Australia
42–8
Test Match Carlaw Park, AucklandCM[15]
Oct 2002 Māori
36–10
Test MatchRLW[16]
28 Sep 2003 Cook Islands
64–0
2003 WRLWC North Harbour StadiumRLW[17]
2 Oct 2003 Tokelau
84–0
Marist Rugby GroundsNZH[18]
4 Oct 2003 Australia
44–4
North Harbour Stadium
6 Oct 2003 Samoa
84–0
North Harbour StadiumRLW[19]
8 Oct 2003 England
38–0
North Harbour Stadium
12 Oct 2003 Māori
58–0
North Harbour Stadium
14 Aug 2004 Australia
28–12
2 Test Series Bendigo Bank Oval, IpswichRLW[20]
21 Aug 2004 Australia
30–20
Davies Park, Brisbane
1 Jul 2006 Māori
50–12
Test Match Rotorua International Stadium
6 Nov 2008 Pacific Islands
72–0
2008 WRLWC Stockland Park, Sunshine CoastVR[21]
8 Nov 2008 Tonga
42–4
VR[22]
10 Nov 2008 Samoa
26–4
VR[23]
12 Nov 2008 England
16–4
VR[24]
15 Nov 2008 Australia
34–0
Suncorp Stadium, BrisbaneVR[25]
2009 Australia
16–18
Test Match Ellerslie Domain, AucklandQT[26]
10 Oct 2010 England
44–6
2 Test Series Toll Stadium, Whangārei
16 Oct 2010 England
38–6
Waitakere Stadium, Auckland
5 Jul 2013 France
88–0
2013 WRLWC The Tetley's Stadium, Dewsbury
8 Jul 2013 England
34–16
Post Office Road, FeatherstoneVR[27]
11 Jul 2013 Australia
14–6
Fox's Biscuits Stadium, BatleyVR[28]
14 Jul 2013 Australia
12–22
Headingley, LeedsVR[29]
9 Nov 2014 Australia
12–8
Four Nations curtain-raiser WIN Stadium, Wollongongstuff[30]YT[31]
3 May 2015 Australia
14–22
Anzac Test Suncorp Stadium, BrisbaneABC[32]
6 May 2016 Australia
26–16
Anzac Test Hunter Stadium, NewcastleTA[33]
5 May 2017 Australia
4–16
Anzac Test GIO Stadium, CanberraVR[34]
4 Nov 2017 Māori
32–12
Warm-up Match Waikato Stadium, HamiltonNZRL[35]
16 Nov 2017 Canada
50–4
2017 WRLWC Southern Cross Group Stadium, SydneyVH[36]
19 Nov 2017 Cook Islands
76–0
VH[37]
22 Nov 2017 Papua New Guinea
38–0
VH[38]
26 Nov 2017 England
52–4
VH[39]
2 Dec 2017 Australia
16–23
Suncorp Stadium, BrisbaneTG[40]VR[41]
13 Oct 2018 Australia
24–26
Trans-Tasman Test Mount Smart Stadium, AucklandNRL[42]Ch9[43]
22 Jun 2019 Samoa
46–8
Test Match Mount Smart Stadium, AucklandNZRL[44]
25 Oct 2019 Australia
8–28
Trans-Tasman Test WIN Stadium, WollongongNRL[45]Ch9[46]
7 Nov 2020 Samoa
28–8
Invitational Test Match Mount Smart Stadium, AucklandNZH[47]VR[48]

History

1990s

The Kiwi Ferns were formed in 1995.[49]

1995 Inaugural Kiwi Ferns Team

  • Kaylene Ihaia
  • Nadine Conlon
  • Lynley Tierney
  • Juanita Hall (c)
  • Karroll Brent-Edmonson
  • Eileen Rankin
  • Laura Waretini
  • Rachael White
  • Tania Martin
  • Wendy Cunningham
  • Debbie Syme
  • Maria Auega
  • Sara White
  • Leah Witehira
  • Michelle Driscoll
  • Zavana Aranga
  • Nicole Presland
  • Luisa Avaiki
  • Megan Tahapeehi
  • Sharlene Hannah
  • Tammi Wilson
  • Therese Mangos
  • Eva Epiha
  • Golly Baker
  • Coach: Janie Thompson
  • Managers: Ollie Karu and Yvonne Hiko and Maia Le Cheminant

Touring Australia in June and July 1995, the team won all seven games that they played.[50] Two of the games were full internationals against Australia.

The First Test Match was held on July 1, 1995 at Lidcombe Oval in Sydney.[6] New Zealand 18 (Maira Auega, Leah Witehira, Debbie Syme, Luisa Avaiki tries; Zavana Aranga goal) defeated Australia 14 (Natalie Dwyer, Julie McGuffie, Sherrilee Moulds tries; Sherrilee Moulds goal).[7]

The Second Test was held on July 8, 1995 at Hawker Oval in Canberra. New Zealand 14 (Tammi Wilson, Leah Witehira, Laura Waretine tries; Laura Waretine goal) defeated Australia 6 (Katrina Fanning try, Sherrilee Moulds goal).[8]

Other matches on the tour were played against the following teams:

  • NSW President's XIII on June 27 at North Sydney Oval. New Zealand won 16-6.[6]
  • Sydney at Ringrose Park, Wentworthville. New Zealand 26 defeated Sydney 4.
  • Australian Capital Territory on July 6 at Freebody Oval, Queanbeyan. New Zealand 48 defeated A.C.T. nil.[51]
  • Queensland at Davies Park, Brisbane
  • Queensland at Seagulls Stadium[50]


1997 Kiwi Ferns Team

  • Kaylene Ihaia
  • Lemelle Lavaki
  • Mate Lefale
  • Priscilla Moke
  • Luisa Avaiki
  • Christine Moir
  • Lynley Tierney
  • Nadene Conlon (VC)
  • Zavana Aranga (C)
  • Racheal White
  • Tracey Wrigley
  • Trish Hina
  • Michelle Driscoll
  • Megan Tahapeehi
  • Nicole Presland
  • Mere Miki
  • Selena Edmonds
  • Cherie Steel
  • Coach: Janie Thomson
  • Managers:Diane Pakai, Robin Thompson,
  • Trainer: Eileen Rankin

NZ host Australia . NZ win both International Test games. NZ remain undefeated for 4 Tests in a row.

1998 Kiwi Ferns Team

  • Audrey Thompson
  • Hope Weston
  • Zavana Aranga(C)
  • Nadene Conlon(VC)
  • Tasha Davie
  • Debbie Chase
  • Alarna Nicholas
  • Leah Witehira
  • Serena Setu
  • Rachel White
  • Sara White
  • Luisa Avaiki
  • Trish Hina
  • Somma Te Kahu
  • Germaine Wiki
  • Jackie Ryder
  • Michelle Driscoll
  • Rachel Bean
  • Coah: Tony Lajpold
  • Manager:Hope Weston
  • Trainer: Harry Tipene

NZ host travelling team Great Britain Lionesses and NZ win all 3 test matches bri g their undefeated tally to 7 in a row.

1999 Kiwi Ferns Team

  • Tasha Davie
  • Tracey Wrigley
  • Nadene Conlon
  • Leah Witehira
  • Stacey O'Carroll
  • Jean Kellett
  • Mary Brennan
  • Frances Te Ao
  • Sara White
  • Cynthia Ta'ala
  • Rachel White
  • Selena Te Amo
  • Trish Hina
  • Luisa Avaiki
  • Antoinette Rowley
  • Michelle Driscoll
  • Jackie Ryder
  • Zavana Aranga(C)
  • Miriama Niha
  • Germaine Wiki
  • Coach:Tony Lajpold
  • Managers: Christine Cooper
  • Trainer: Eileen Porter- Rankin

Australia toured for 3 games. NZ won the first 2 but lost the last test ending their 9 test undefeated streak. Australias first International win.

2000s

2000 World Cup Kiwi Ferns Squad

  1. Summah Te Kahu
  2. Sharlene Johnson
  3. Michelle Driscoll
  4. Selena Te Amo
  5. Stacey O'Carroll
  6. Trish Hina
  7. Leah Witehira
  8. Nicole Presland (C)
  9. Tracey Wrigley
  10. Luisa Avaiki
  11. Rachel White
  12. Nadene Conlon (C)
  13. Tasha Davie
  14. Laura Mariu
  15. Ina Muaiava
  16. Frances Te Ao
  17. Hannah Wainohu
  18. Nola Campbell
  19. Miriama
  20. Lynley Tierney - Mani
  21. Rachel Cooper
  22. Priscilla Moke
  23. Vicki Logopati
  24. Katrina
  • Coach: Michael Rawiri
  • Trainer: Bob

NZ travel to Great Britain for the Inaugural Women's Rugby League World Cup. NZ beat both Gt Britain and Australia and then play Australia in the semis with a win to play Gt Britain in the final and win the World Cup 26–4.

2003 Kiwi Ferns World Cup Squad

Sharlene Atai (Auckland), Luisa Avaiki (Captain, Auckland), Mere Baker (Canterbury), Elina Beets (Auckland), Tafale Chan Ting (Auckland), Nadene Conlon (Auckland), Sarina Fiso (Auckland), Aimee Gilbert (Wellington), Marion Heather (Auckland), Trish Hina (Wellington), Honey Hireme (Waikato), Annabelle Hohepa (Auckland), Teasha-Lee Leka (Auckland), Bodene Marino (Canterbury), Caroline Marsters, Lorina Papali'I, Rona Peters, Cynthia Ta'ala, Rachel White, Leah Witehira (all Auckland).

2010s

2010 Kiwi Ferns Team

The Kiwi Ferns team for the First Test against England was: Sarina Fiso; Sharlene Ata, Trish Hina, Karley Te Korua, Laura Mariu; Rona Peters, Josephine Leef; Sharnita Woodman, Ana Pereira, Cynthia Ta’ala, Honey Hireme, Maryanne Collins. Interchange: Ebony Low, Akehene Pereira, Maryanne Hemara, Kathleen Keremete. There were four changes to the seventeen for the Second Test, with Bridget Smith, Lorina Papalii, Charmaine McMenamim and Alisha Moses playing in that match.

2014 Kiwi Ferns Team

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.[52][53]

2015 Kiwi Ferns Team

The 2015 Anzac Test curtain-raiser match between the Ferns and the Jillaroos was initially to be played on May 1 but was postponed due to bad weather.[54][55] The match commenced on May 3 at the Suncorp Stadium with the Jillaroos winning the match 22 - 14.[56][57]

Records

See also

Sources

Coverage of the New Zealand Women's Rugby League team in the following sources is intermittent until the mid-2010s. There are multiple instances of a newspaper publishing details in relation to a match or series in one year, but not of matches in following years.

AcronymItemYearsDatabase AppNotes
Direct Online Access
CTThe Canberra Times1995TroveMatch Report.
NZRLNew Zealand Rugby League1995-presentNZRL websiteList of results
VH, VRVideo Highlights, Replay2008-presentYouTubeMatch highlights and or full match replays
Indirect Online Access[nb 1]
NZHThe New Zealand Herald2003-presentProQuestScores and articles for some matches, player profiles.
DPDominion Post2003-presentProQuestScores and articles for some matches, player profiles.
SSSunday Star1998-2001ProQuestScores and articles for some matches
SNSunday News1997-presentProQuestScores and articles for some matches, player profiles
RLWRugby League Week2002-2017EBSCOhostScores and articles for some matches.
IndThe Independent2000ProQuestArticles on some 2000 World Cup matches
DTDaily Telegraph2003-nowNewsbankScores and articles for some matches.
SCDSunshine Coast Daily2008NewsbankGood coverage of 2008 World Cup
  1. Access through library eResources to database applications housing newspaper and journal content. This may require library membership. As an example, SLNSW eResources requires a membership number, although membership is free to residents of NSW.

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