World Cup Winning Black Ferns to be Celebrated in Parliament
November 21, 2022
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An event to celebrate the Black Ferns Rugby World Cup win will be held at Parliament on Tuesday 13 December.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the event after today’s Cabinet meeting.
It would be an opportunity for New Zealanders to meet, mingle and celebrate with the World Cup-winning team, and was similar to events previously hosted for the All Blacks and Silver Ferns, Ardern said.
“I also want to acknowledge the Black Ferns who scooped the major awards at the world rugby awards in Monaco today.”
Ruby Tui was named women’s breakthrough 15s player of the year, co-captain Ruahei Demant women’s 15s player of the year, Wayne Smith coach of the year and former Black Ferns and New Zealand Rugby board co-chair Dr Farah Palmer was awarded the Vernon Pugh Award for Distinguished Service.