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Giants New Zealand must be wary of bogey team Canada in World Cup semi-final

Canucks have gone under the radar at Women’s Rugby World Cup but underdogs can upset the champions

The Guardian - UK

Be brave: Black Ferns’ key message for Women’s Rugby World Cup defence

Six-times champions are aiming to play with courage as they seek to defend the title they won at home in 2022

The Guardian - UK

World Rugby announces new partnership to help bring more women into the sport

The governing body wants a quarter of coaching and performance roles at the 2025 World Cup filled by women.

The Independent UK

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Female players double after Black Ferns victory

A new surge of Kiwi women and girls have signed up to play rugby this winter in the wake of New Zealand's World Cup triumph. And a Black Ferns legend and former Governor-General will work to ensure they stay playing. Suzanne McFadden reports.

Newsroom.co.nz

Sensations of a sublime World Cup final

It was a World Cup triumph that overwhelmed Eden Park with a psychedelic, sensory overload. Suzanne McFadden was there for NZ's night of nights.

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An audience with the great Wayne Smith

An exceptional Kiwi prepares to exit stage left after the World Cup final. Tim Murphy watches Wayne Smith share his wisdom and his love with rugby media

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The Kendra and Ruby Show

At opposite ends of their Black Ferns careers, Kendra Cocksedge and Ruby Tui have a special bond - so it's fitting they had the final word before going into battle for the Rugby World Cup title.

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Cokayne ready for school reunion in heat of Rugby World Cup final battle

English-born hooker, who grew up in New Zealand, will face two Feilding High School friends in Saturday’s final at Eden Park

The Guardian - UK

Sold-out World Cup final awaits Black Ferns

It wasn't pretty, but the Black Ferns scraping into the World Cup final has helped change the face of women's rugby - drawing a sell-out crowd to Eden Park for their clash with England.

Newsroom.co.nz

New Zealand 55-3 Wales: Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final – as it happened

Portia Woodman becomes the highest try scorer in Rugby World Cup history as New Zealand demolish Wales to march on to the semi-final against France

The Guardian - UK

Wales make five changes for Rugby World Cup quarter-final against defending champions New Zealand

Ioan Cunningham's Wales side face the Black Ferns again, this time in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals

Wales Online

Fitzpatrick could be talisman for Black Ferns

As the Black Ferns graduate to the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup, selections are crystallising for coach Wayne Smith. And Theresa Fitzpatrick may have claimed the No.12 jersey.

Newsroom.co.nz

World Cup a ‘moment of becoming’ for women’s rugby – and for New Zealand

The end of amateurism is nigh but local expectation abounds as Eden Park prepares to host record crowds

The Guardian - AU

Rugby World Cup champ gone to the dogs

The star of the Black Ferns side who won the 2002 Rugby World Cup, Monique Hirovanaa now defends NZ's borders as a dog handler.

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Black Ferns couple fight their way back to World Cup

After a spate of injuries that could easily have ended their careers, rugby couple Renee Wickliffe and Portia Woodman have helped each other back into the Black Ferns to defend the World Cup.

Newsroom.co.nz

Consistency v Potential in FPC play-offs

After seven strong weeks of competition, be prepared to expect the unexpected in the Farah Palmer Cup semifinals, predicts rugby columnist Alice Soper.

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Fleet Black Ferns raise hope, but need tougher test

It was far from the perfect performance, but the Black Ferns’ 52-5 whomping of the Wallaroos has given former internationals new hope for NZ's defence of the Rugby World Cup in 47 days’ time.

ABC News

Wallaroos outclassed in heavy 52-5 defeat to Black Ferns in Christchurch

New Zealand embarrasses Australia and reinforces its Rugby World Cup credentials with a resounding 52-5 victory in Christchurch.

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Wallaroos no match for brutal Black Ferns

New Zealand have run in eight tries for a 52-5 win against the Wallaroos in a brutal display against Australia's women's rugby union side in Christchurch.

AAP

Wallaroos fall short against New Zealand

The Wallaroos have suffered a gallant 23-10 defeat against the Black Ferns in the Pacific Four rugby series in New Zealand after leading at halftime.

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