Former Black Ferns star Melodie Robinson has lambasted the playing conditions the current team are experiencing at a major international tournament in the United States, questioning the gap between the men's and women's game. GETTY IMAGES Former Black Fern turned broadcaster Melodie Robinson is angry at the conditions at a major women's rugby tournament in the United States. "Back in 1996, we had better conditions than the 2019 Black Ferns have. World Rugby Global body launches "Try and Stop Us" to highlight huge growth in women's rugby. The Black Ferns next play France in San Diego on Sunday morning NZT, before finishing the tournament against England on July 15.

Source: Stuff July 04, 2019 19:41 UTC