About this season
Follow three New Zealand rugby players - Jorja Miller, Maia Joseph, and Katelyn Vahaakolo - in the lead-up to their first Women's Rugby World Cup.
Episodes (8)
1. Weight of a Nation
Aired 27 August 2025 • 24 min
With the Women’s Rugby World Cup just around the corner, Jordan Miller, Maia Joseph, and Katelyn Vahaakolo chase their dreams of making the team for the very first time.
2. Pressure is Good
Aired 3 September 2025 • 23 min
Jorja visits her old high school, where her sevens superstardom began. KV seeks wisdom from rugby legend Dan Carter. Maia briefly steps back into her former life as a medical student.
3. Point to Prove
Aired 10 September 2025 • 23 min
With World Cup selection looming fierce competition simmers within the squared. Jorja draws on her highland dancing to give her an unexpected edge. IIona Maher shares her wisdom with KV.
4. Waiting for the Phone Call
Aired 17 September 2025 • 22 min
Only two games remain for the players to prove themselves - one of them against their fiercest competition yet, the Black Ferns XV. A frustrating injury threatens to derail Maia’s campaign.
5. Walk Towards It
Aired 24 September 2025 • 22 min
The Black Ferns’ World Cup squad has been named, but with their third-place world ranking, they’ll head to England as underdogs. Black ferns legend Kendra Cocksedge shares some valuable advice.
6. We’re Ready!
Aired 1 October 2025 • 22 min
The Black Ferns touch down in England. As preparations begin on York, Maia’s injury forces tough choices, Katelyn’s debut is delayed, and Jorja finds common ground with All Black Addie Savea.
7. Black Fern DNA
Aired 8 October 2025 • 22 min
As the Black Ferns’ World Cup campaign continues, Katelyn gets her debut and lets us in on her loves - both on and off the field. The team seeks revenge against Ireland in their last pool match.
8. Blindsided
Aired 15 October 2025 • 22 min
Katelyn get a big surprise when she least expects it. Jorja is targeted in the quarter-final battle with South Africa. Later, the woman reflect on the World Cup and what’s next.