by a historic series<\/a> against a touring British and Irish Lions women’s squad in 2027.<\/p>\n“It’s an honour to be asked to lead the programme and an exciting time to take on the role of head coach,” Hansen said. <\/p>\n
“There is generational talent coming through in women’s rugby in New Zealand, and the new international calendar represents a huge opportunity to further enhance the legacy of the Black Ferns. I can’t wait to get started.”<\/p>\n
New Zealand, who had won six of the previous seven Women’s Rugby World Cups, were knocked out in the semi-finals of the 2025 edition by Canada before beating France to finish third.<\/p>\n
Hosts England defeated Canada in the final to lift the trophy.<\/p>\n
However, Hansen did play a part in New Zealand’s Women’s Rugby World Cup triumph at Eden Park in 2022, as an assistant coach.<\/p>\n
She will be joined by assistant coaches Tony Christie and former England centre Riki Flutey, with the wider coaching and management group set to be confirmed in the new year.<\/p>\n
Hansen, who is a teacher by trade, represented Canterbury during her playing days and has held senior roles at every level of the game since taking up coaching.<\/p>\n
She was assistant coach of Matatu’s 2023 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki title-winning side before becoming the club’s head of rugby for the past two seasons. <\/p>\n
From 2020 to 2023 she was in charge of Canterbury’s set-piece in the Farah Palmer Cup as the team won two titles in three years, before becoming the inaugural head coach of the Black Ferns XV in 2024.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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