Whitney Hansen
New ZealandcoachFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Whitney Hansen is a respected rugby coach and mentor, known for her work with Matatū and the Black Ferns' development programs. She has been instrumental in supporting athletes like Grace Brooker through rehabilitation and mental skills training, showcasing her commitment to athlete wellness and performance improvement.
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Whitney Hansen is the head coach of the Black Ferns, leading them into their match against England.
Black Ferns v England: Live updates from the test at TwickenhamNew Zealand· 2026-09-26
Whitney Hansen emphasized the importance of every player on the Black Ferns tour.
Winners and losers: The case for handing lifetime bans to fans who throw things at officials – Christopher ReiveNew Zealand· 2026-09-21
Whitney Hansen has made several changes to the team as they prepare for the match.
Black Ferns v Scotland: Live updates from the WXV Global Series test in EdinburghNew Zealand· 2026-09-19
New Zealand coach Whitney Hansen hasn’t made too many changes to the starting XV.
Black Ferns v France: Georgia Ponsonby leads team in opening 2026 WXV testNew Zealand· 2026-09-10
Whitney Hansen has been named as the new Black Ferns head coach.
Netball NZ’s struggles, school sport bans fuel women’s sport naughty list - Alice SoperNew Zealand· 2025-12-23
Whitney Hansen has a slight edge with previous World Cup experience as Black Ferns assistant.
Behind the Crusaders’ big plans to make rugby great againNew Zealand· 2025-12-18
Hansen has a slight edge with previous World Cup experience as Black Ferns assistant in 2022.
Poverty Bay’s Keanu Taumata savours Ian Kirkpatrick medal presentation as Heartland Player of the YearNew Zealand· 2025-12-18
Whitney Hansen is the head coach of the 2023 Black Ferns XV.
Black Ferns call-up: Laura Bayfield’s journey from Army to rugby eliteNew Zealand· 2025-07-28
Whitney Hansen is the Matatū Head Coach who supported Brooker during her recovery.
Black Fern Grace Brooker joins Essendon AFLW after injury comeback – Locker RoomNew Zealand· 2025-07-14
