Farah Palmer
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 14 April 2025
On today's episode, the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon responds to comments from Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters criticising the PM for calling Trump's tariffs a trade war, the government is… Audio
Blues women win back to back Aupiki titles
The Blues women have created history, becoming the first to win multiple Super Rugby Aupiki titles. Former Black Ferns Captain Farah Palmer spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Venues for WXV 1 tournament announced
New Zealand Rugby has announced Wellington, Dunedin and Auckland will host the top six international women's rugby teams in a new three-tier tournament. Nine tests will be played over the course of… Audio
Farah Palmer on Black Ferns World Cup win
Aotearoa is still revelling in the The Black Ferns victory in the Rugby World Cup, beating England 34-31 in one of New Zealand's great sporting moments.
The celebrations started right away.
There… Audio
World champs Black Ferns hope to keep momentum going
In front of more than 40-thousand fans, the Black Ferns defeated England in one of the great games of rugby on Saturday night to become World Cup champions. The team has well and truly captured the… Audio
World champs Black Ferns hope to keep momentum going
In front of more than 40-thousand fans, the Black Ferns defeated England in one of the great games of rugby on Saturday night to become World Cup champions. The team has well and truly captured the… Audio
Panel discussion on mental health risks on elite athletes
The mental health risks that elite athletes face has been brought back into focus after a Black Ferns player described having a breakdown after a series of derogatory comments about her were allegedly… Audio
NZ Rugby mourning death of Māori All Blacks player Sean Wainui
Māori All Black Sean Wainui is being remembered as a player with immense mana both on and off the field.
The 25-year-old father died in a car crash yesterday morning at McLaren Falls Park, near… Audio
Farah Palmer: a breath of fresh air for Rugby NZ
Former Black Ferns captain Farah Palmer (Ngati Maniapoto, Waikato Tainui) was appointed as the deputy chair of Rugby NZ last month, making history as the first person to ever hold such a role within… Audio
Farah Palmer Cup semi finals kick off this weekend
It's semi-final weekend for women's rugby's Farah Palmer Cup with Canterbury, Manawatu, Waikato and Auckland vying for a place in the title decider.
Canterbury are favourites to advance and claim… Audio
Cocksedge shines in Canterbury win
Black Ferns halfback Kendra Cocksedge proved unstoppable in guiding three-time Farah Palmer Cup defending champions Canterbury to a business-like 54-12 win over Wellington in Christchurch.
Farah Palmer leading charge for women in rugby
New Zealand sports need to re-examine recruitment methods and boost women's confidence to seek leadership roles, former Black Fern captain and NZR board member Farah Palmer says. Audio
Black Ferns Sevens victory 'adds to legacy' - Farah Palmer
New Zealand has achieved an unprecented feat in sporting history, simultaneously holding men's and women's rugby world titles in rugby union and Sevens. Former Black Ferns rugby union captain and NZRU… Audio
Black Ferns big winners at rugby awards
The Black Ferns were the big winners at the NZ Rugby Awards last night, repeating the success they had at the World Rugby Awards late last month. At last night's ceremony in Auckland, the New Zealand… Audio
Black Ferns win Team of the Year at Rugby Awards
New Zealand women's rugby is riding high after the Black Ferns were named team of the year at the World Rugby Awards yesterday. Also, Portia Woodman won the Women's Player of the Year award and… Audio
NZ Rugby appoints first ever female board member
Farah Palmer tells us why she put her hand up to be on the board and what she wants to see change. Audio
Former Black Ferns Captain-turned academic, Farah Palmer
Farah Palmer is the former captain of the Black Ferns, now senior lecturer in sport at Massey University. She played in three rugby world cups between 1996 and 2006 - leading the New Zealand women's… Audio
Call to ban alcohol advertising and sponsorship in sport
Expert panel calls for ban on alcohol advertising and sponsorship in sport. Audio
Ideas for 10 November 2013 - Leadership
The notion of leadership and its effects on our social climate, and specifically an the elite level in our national sport. Guests include former All Black captains Sir Brian Lochore and Graham Mourie… Audio
Farah Palmer: Women's Rugby's Day in the Scrum
Former captain Farah Palmer talks about the women's game and the NZRU's apparent resistance to having a woman on its board. Audio
