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Black Ferns Rugby World Cup 2025 | Portia's Return & Braxton's Debut | Episode 1: Courage First

Experience the raw emotions as rugby legend Portia Woodman-Wickliffe returns from retirement and 18-year-old Braxton Sorensen-McGee earns her debut in the Black Ferns' 2025 PAC4 squad selection, revealing what it truly takes to wear the black jersey as they begin their World Cup campaign. The episode explores the courage to return, to rise, and to face the heartbreak of missing out.

More about this series:
Go Behind The Fern with the Black Ferns as they charge through the 2025 Rugby World Cup season. With cameras rolling in places never seen by fans before - locker rooms, team meetings, recovery sessions - this documentary reveals the raw, unfiltered reality of what it takes to stay at the top of World Rugby as they defend their world title.

Told through the vibrant personalities that power the team - from battle-hardened veterans to fearless newcomers - this series captures more than just rugby. It's about identity, sisterhood, and the relentless pursuit of greatness. From the first selection call to the final whistle, discover what it truly means to wear the black jersey. This is the Black Ferns like you've never seen them.
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