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Women’s World Cup: New Zealand battles low enthusiasm and slow ticket sales with kick-off days away

Organisers and politicians are urging New Zealanders to buy tickets amid the countdown to the tournament

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Players to watch on football's greatest stage

The biggest stars in women's football have made their way down under to showcase their skills at the FIFA Women's World Cup. Here's who you should be watching this tournament.

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Where are they now? Silver Ferns World Cup captains

Ameliaranne Ekenasio is the 14th captain to lead the Silver Ferns at a Netball World Cup. Suzanne McFadden tracks down the rest, and speaks to those who won.

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FIFA World Cup: Who are our Football Ferns?

New Zealand's squad of 23 has been named for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup which kicks off on July 20. Here's LockerRoom's guide for the Football Ferns hoping to make history.

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Sevens star's switch for Black Ferns shot

Already a sevens Olympic gold medallist, Tenika Willison is now setting her sights on a new challenge, as one of nine new Black Ferns

Newsroom.co.nz

Ferns legend back from crippling injury

NZ football great Ria Percival was told an injury last year could end her career, but she's back, writes Peter Thornton

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Football Idol: Who spurs-on the Ferns

Behind every Football Fern is a football idol - someone who galvanised their love of the game and inspired the way they play. Suzanne McFadden talks to four Ferns about their heroes.

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Football Fern's unique double allegiance

Indiah-Paige Riley can lay claim to having played for both host nations at the FIFA Women's World Cup - but it's the black jersey she wants to wear come July.

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Fairytale may not be over yet for Fitzpatrick

Departing Mystics captain Sulu Fitzpatrick ended her ANZ Premiership career on the highest note, but the fairytale may not end there - on the cusp of her first World Cup side for the Silver Ferns.

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Bunge's bold football dream for Aotearoa

A lack of female football stars in the media didn't stop Claudia Bunge on her journey to the top; now the Football Fern hopes a new campaign helps girls see what they can become.

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Where is she now? Wendy Sharpe

Football Ferns legend Wendy Sharpe still holds scoring records set three decades ago. A trailblazing mum-athlete, the double international is passing on her football wisdom to a new generation.

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Champion Pulse coach bows out to run new school

Yvette McCausland-Durie wants to end her national league coaching days as a four-time champion with the Pulse. She tells Suzanne McFadden about her next challenge restarting an historic Māori boys’ school and a possible future with the Silver Ferns.

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Fern juggles player and coach roles

Adding to her extensive CV, Annalie Longo’s new coaching role is helping her Football Ferns career - as she strives to play in her sixth FIFA World Cup.

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A Silver Ferns squad to win the Netball World Cup

With the clock for the 2023 Netball World Cup counting down, Merryn Anderson picks a likely Silver Ferns squad for the pinnacle event

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Where is she now? Linda Vagana

She was one of the most feared Silver Ferns defenders, but with the biggest heart. Linda Vagana talks to Suzanne McFadden about her netball career with two countries, working to rebuild the Samoan game and getting more Kiwi kids reading.

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Football Fern's mum with her in spirit

The Football Ferns are on a mission to make history at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in July, and Betsy Hassett has personal motivation to give back to the team who supported her through the hardest time in her life.

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Football Ferns centurion on urgent scoring quest

A scarcity of goals for the Football Ferns weighs heavily on veteran striker Hannah Wilkinson's mind. But with the help of childhood memories and a mental skills guru, she's hoping to break the drought in Turkey this Easter.

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Phoenix plot AFLW path from wooden spooners base

Wellington Phoenix are planning a big off-season in their bid to stave off future wooden spoons.

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Pioneering Poua coach counting her chickens

Former Black Ferns captain Victoria Grant has left the henhouse to coach the Hurricanes Poua, an important first in Super Rugby Aupiki. And she brings her superpower to build team culture, Suzanne McFadden finds out.

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Life's not always a beach for Football Fern striker

Goal-scoring weapon Grace Jale is making an impact in the Football Ferns after a four-year pause in her international career. And breaking out of her comfort zone may help to play in a home World Cup this year, Merryn Anderson writes.

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Frankie says: Relax, White Ferns can win

Injured White Fern Frankie Mackay has turned a forgettable summer into a trailblazing commentary gig. And she’s also backing the White Ferns to recover from their shocking first-up loss at the T20 World Cup, she tells Merryn Anderson.

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Young quick scores tricks from new Ferns coach

One of New Zealand's most promising fast bowlers, Molly Penfold, was surprised to get the call-up for the T20 World Cup, but she has a great support team around her, Merryn Anderson reports.

Sports Illustrated

Where the USWNT Roster Stands After New Zealand Friendlies

With the Women’s World Cup just six months away, U.S. players made their case for a place on Vlatko Andonovski’s squad in two wins over the last week.

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Not a bad weekend to be a Fern

Our Kiwi wāhine stood tall across a substantial weekend of international sport. And if you didn't have time to be glued to a screen, LockerRoom has you covered.

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Burger hungry for Ferns return

As the Silver Ferns enter their final matches before attempting to defend their Netball World Cup title in July, they'll be boosted by the return of defender Karin Burger. And Burger herself has a massive boost, in the form of her family and friends courtside for the first time.

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