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Super Rugby sensations: Blues threepeat, a miracle for Poua and a force of nature

The threepeat Blues have the best record in Super Rugby Aupiki, but it took some late, daring rugby to prevail in 2026. Matatū impressed but it was Hurricanes Poua who were arguably the darlings of the competition, improving out of sight.

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Super rugby hat-trick hero: ‘Just loving one another is my vibe’

First, the Hurricanes Poua women's super rugby team achieve victory after 840 days, then they beat the champion Blues - with one player scoring thrice.

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Looking for some ambitious, ball-in-hand rugby? Super Rugby Aupiki is back

Can anyone beat the Blues women this year? A Black Ferns-loaded squad looks formidable again but Chiefs Manawa and the south's Matatū have high ambitions

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New Zealand 19-34 Canada: Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 semi-final – as it happened

Canada scored five tries in a dominant display to end the Black Ferns’ title defence and book their place in the final

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand blitz South Africa after break to reach Women’s Rugby World Cup semis

New Zealand turned on the style in the second half to cruise past South Africa 46-17 and seal a place in the last four of the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Braxton Sorensen-McGee scores hat-trick as World Cup holders NZ thrash Ireland

Ireland progress as runners-up and will face the winners of Pool D in the quarter-finals.

The Independent UK

Analysing the early form of three Women’s Rugby World Cup favourites

England, New Zealand and Canada kicked off with victory but there were areas of concern amid the positive results

The Guardian - UK

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Ireland stun world champions New Zealand in WXV1

Ireland 29-27 New Zealand: Two tries and a superb performance from Aoife Wafer helped take Scott Bemand’s side to a remarkable upset

The Independent UK

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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Today's rugby news as English rugby devastated and Wales veteran to fight off youngsters

The latest rugby stories on the day of the women's Rugby World Cup final and the latest autumn internationals

Wales Online

Heartbreak for England as New Zealand blast back to win World Cup

The Black Ferns edged a thrilling final 34-31 at Eden Park.

The Independent UK

New Zealand edge France 25-24 in Rugby World Cup thriller – as it happened

Carolina Drouin misses last-minute penalty as New Zealand pip France by a point to make it through to the World Cup final

The Guardian - UK

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.

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New Zealand 57 Scotland 0: Malcolm's women bow out after rout by Black Ferns

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Australia and New Zealand into World Cup quarter-finals

Australia’s success leaves Wales, who picked up a losing bonus point, in third place in the pool standings

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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.

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