Triple Threat: New Documentary series Follows Black Ferns Hopefuls
New zealand Rugby and Sky have teamed up to deliver Triple Threat, an eight-part documentary series that offers unprecedented access into teh lives of three of Aotearoa’s most exciting Gen Z rugby talents, Maia Joseph, Jorja Miller, and Katelyn Vahaakolo, as they pursue their dream of representing the Black Ferns at the Rugby World Cup 2025.
Premiering today, Wednesday, August 13th at 6pm on NZR+ and screening the same day on Sky Go and Sky Sport Now, Triple Threat is a raw, personal, and unfiltered look at the drama, drive, and cultural identity that shapes these young athletes both on and off the field.
From selection pressure to social media, from whānau to international fame, this is the story of three wāhine toa forging their path in the modern era of elite sport. With behind-the-scenes footage, emotional interviews, and intimate moments, the series reveals the resilience and passion it takes to chase the black jersey.
Triple Threat is a party of women’s rugby, cultural diversity, and the unique mana of the Black Ferns.
About the series, Maia Joseph says: “The show not only gives a real insight into the Black Ferns, but also Jorja, KV and my personal lives. It’s been an amazing experience, and I am so lucky to have my first World Cup frozen in time for the future.”