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Try queen almost quit her Black Ferns dream

A prolific try-scorer in any team she makes, Martha Mataele is looking to cross the try line for the Black Ferns, as she's named in the squad for the first time.

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Expat NZ voters see the sky hasn't fallen back home

For overseas voters, the deciding issues won't be crime or the cost of living crisis. Distance gives us a perspective about the modern values NZ has embraced – yet risks casting aside.

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Long arm of the law reaches into Black Ferns XV

One of NZ's most decorated rugby stars, Linda Itunu wants to make a difference in her new double life - as a policewoman and a coach of the first-ever Black Ferns XV, Suzanne McFadden writes

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Fisher hoping to boot Auckland back to the top

As many as 18 past and present Black Ferns could be on display in the women's rugby national final this weekend. Adam Julian talks to Auckland's goalkicking prop who's undaunted by the challenge.

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Three World Cups and a final champion

As Spain defeats England 1-nil to triumph at the FIFA Women's World Cup, Sarah Cowley Ross marvels at the tournament's success and the privilege of hosting three World Cups in this country.

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A spectator, an umbrella, and a career reborn

Being banned for hitting back at a spectator after being sent off changed Gemma Woods' career path and outlook. Now she's chalked up 70 games for Hawkes Bay.

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Haere rā football - you stole my heart

Spain are through to the FIFA Women’s World Cup final for the first time after a thriller last match in Aotearoa - the tournament’s success a revelation for Suzanne McFadden.

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Former Black Fern: 'This jersey was never mine to keep'

Eloise Blackwell may no longer be a Black Fern but she is still keeping the rugby flame alive successfully for her club and Auckland, Maryke Elgoran writes.

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Hohaia makes arresting start to test rugby

A new Black Fern can thank a persistent Irishwoman and clubmates known as the Sharkie Wahs for a career going from strength to strength, writes Adam Julian

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Wallaroos crash 50-0 to world champions New Zealand

The Wallaroos have been thumped 50-0 by world champions New Zealand in a disappointing start to the Pacific Four tournament, which includes Canada and the USA.

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Wallaroos feel they're chipping away at Black Ferns

Ahead of their Pacific Four Series clash, the Wallaroos feel they're getting closer to breaking the 23-game losing streak against world champions New Zealand.

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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

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Overseas trio return to Wallaroos for New Zealand clash

UK-based trio Kaitlan Leaney, Emily Chancellor and Arabella McKenzie return to the Wallaroos as they take on the Black Ferns in the Pacific Four.

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From rugby pro to physio, Te Tamaki keeps the game alive

Teresa Te Tamaki, the Chiefs head of performance therapies and former Black Fern, reflects on her playing years, physiotherapy career, and rugby’s next generation.

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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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Black Ferns' fitness weapon - the 'bomb squad'

He helped get them fit enough to be world champions, now Craig Twentyman is relishing the next phase for rugby's Black Ferns

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Layla hoping to put opponents on knees

A new Black Fern rugby player has an extra challenge to keep her going hard in top matches, Adam Julian discovers

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What Bunting wants to create for Black Ferns

The new coach guiding the Black Ferns, Allan Bunting, has a sit-down chat with Alice Soper on the environment he's trying to create, closing the yawning gap for women's rugby and what's next for Ruby Tui.

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Brazier's Brave step to coach sevens in Japan

Black Ferns Sevens great Kelly Brazier is growing her coaching credentials with rising Japanese club, Brave Louve - as long as she can take her young sons with her, she tells Suzanne McFadden.

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Nelly’s taking care of Black Ferns business

The world champion Black Ferns have a new manager - with a winning pedigree. And Nelly Strickland can't wait to turn coach Allan Bunting's brainwaves into reality for the team. Suzanne McFadden reports.

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Where is she now? Mere Baker

The Black Ferns successfully returned to the Hong Kong Sevens last weekend, after a 22-year absence. Yet another band of Kiwi women kept the flag flying - among them, Mere Baker, who'd become a World Cup champion and a world-renowned sevens coach.

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The heartland rugby union giving females a fair go

Kicking old school attitudes, bias and 'boofheads' into touch is at the heart of NZ Rugby's new women and girls strategy. But in Mid-Canterbury, a Silver Fern is beating them to it, Suzanne McFadden discovers.

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Twinkle toes teen runs riot in world sevens

Jorja Miller has quickly become one of the key players in the successful Black Ferns Sevens in her first season on the world series circuit, and it's a unique combination of sports that's helped her reach the top, Merryn Anderson discovers.

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Black Fern hero's comeback makes her a little Blue

The hat-trick hero of the Black Ferns’ 2017 World Cup win, Toka Natua is back in rugby – finding out the pros and cons of playing as a mum. And the double international is ready for her next chapter in France.

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