NZ Herald Morning News Update | US Marines moved to Middle East, Israel strikes kill 800 in Lebanon, one dead in crash near Whanganui Airport. Video / NZ HeraldBlack Ferns Sevens secure back-to-back World Series crown in New York, chase third straight US Sevens titleThe Black Ferns Sevens have won the World Series title again, after making it to the semi-finals of the New York tournament. No other team can catch them in the overall standings after they reached the semis, which meant the Black Ferns have defended their regular season title. Three wins in Pool A have set the team up with a match against the USA to make the final and attempt to win the American Sevens title for the third straight year. “Winning the series has definitely been a goal of ours this season,” Black Ferns Sevens captain Risi Pouri-Lane said.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 15, 2026 04:23 UTC