Big, bright year looms in women’s sport

Black Ferns forward Liana Mikaele-Tu’u reaches for the line after being tackled by South African Aseza Hele during the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal last year. The Black Ferns and the Springboks will meet in Johannesburg in September as part of a new WXV Global Series. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES Brace yourselves for another big year in women’s sport. The Revolution casts an eye over what could be some of the key moments in 2026.