5 Oct 2022

Black Ferns prepared to win Rugby World Cup at home

From First Up, 5:32 am on 5 October 2022

The current Black Ferns have the chance to do what no past team has done, win the Rugby World Cup on home soil. The New Zealand women's team have won five of the nine editions of the tournament so far, but none have been held in Aotearoa. They are reigning champions, but not favourites to win this year, with England considered the team to beat. Coach Wayne Smith says he's preparing the Black Ferns for the pressure that comes with trying to defend a title.