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Rugby’s first Dame caps off incredible year

Some of the country’s most influential women in sport are recognised for their efforts

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Sport's best 22 from 2022

From podiums, to pay parity, paddle wars to poi, 2022 has been quite a year for our sportswomen. LockerRoom writer Sarah Cowley Ross lines up her 22 highlights.

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Rugby mums creating the new normal

In the afterglow of the Black Ferns' World Cup victory, will more mums consider returning to rugby? Alice Soper speaks to two former Black Ferns helping pave the way for them.

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The Best in Black Awards

After a fantastic year for the world champion Black Ferns, and one that finished with six consecutive wins and a draw for the All Blacks, Jim Kayes looks at who performed the best in black.

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Caslick claims top world rugby gong

Sevens superstar Charlotte Caslick has won her third World Rugby player of the year award in Monaco following a triumphant year for the women's team.

AAP

New head of women's cricket far from Green

In a new role created to help future generations of White Ferns, double international Liz Green wants to ensure cricket continues the upswing of momentum for women's sport in NZ.

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From Manurewa to Manchester, Kiwi Ferns go hard

Can the Kiwi Ferns replicate the Black Ferns' World Cup victory this weekend? Trailblazing league and rugby player Karla Matua reckons they can, with the help of her Manurewa Marlins stars.

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New Zealand's childhood combination may quash Jillaroos' Rugby League World Cup dream

Amber Hall and Mele Hufunga have been two of the best players at the World Cup and now the childhood best mates are hell bent on winning it all for New Zealand.

ABC News

Seeing, hearing, feeling Māori: the night New Zealand won more than a rugby match

The Women’s Rugby World Cup was a milestone for seeing Māori culture and worldview deeply embedded in Aotearoa’s national identity

The Guardian - AU

Graham Henry: ‘What I like about the Black Ferns is they’re so passionate about the game’

The former All Blacks coach on why rolling mauls should be banned, the 2023 World Cup and what he has learned from coaching women

The Guardian - UK

Rugby's success sets bar high for FIFA World Cup

The crowds watching the Football Ferns play at home for the first time in four years are a smidgeon of what's to come at next year's FIFA Women's World Cup, says NZ Football's Johanna Wood.

Newsroom.co.nz

Today's rugby news as Nigel Owens publicly slams Rassie Erasmus and Rees-Zammit nominated for World Rugby award

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Kiwi women's long rugby history

The outpouring of support from women for the Black Ferns in this Rugby World Cup has been a revelation to many. But, as Jennifer Curtin writes, we should not be surprised.

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‘The moment needs to carry on’ – why the Black Ferns’ success must be a game-changer for women’s sport in NZ

Saturday night’s heart-stopping 34-31 Women’s Rugby World Cup victory by the New Zealand Black Ferns over England was more than a great game, it was a milestone in women’s sport in general.

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The Guardian - UK

England may not have won World Cup but they have changed women’s rugby

Even in the crushing disappointment of defeat, there is much for the Red Roses to be proud of

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Rugby World Cup success didn't happen overnight

Having played her part in the unprecedented success of the Rugby World Cup, Kiwi Katie Sadleir has come home to speak at the world's largest women in sport conference this week.

The Guardian - AU

‘Come together as one’: Black Ferns’ World Cup triumph unites nation

New Zealand’s Rugby World Cup victory was a fitting end to a tournament that has sparked new fever for the women’s game

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Black Ferns the answer to every NZ rugby question

Leading rugby writer and broadcaster Jim Kayes says NZ Rugby cannot ignore the vitality and commercial appeal of the Black Ferns any longer - and things must change

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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.

The Guardian - UK

Middleton hails beaten England: ‘We couldn’t ask for a single thing more’

England’s head coach Simon Middleton says he will for ever be proud of his team following their agonising defeat to New Zealand

The Independent UK

England’s record winning run over after World Cup final heartbreak

Simon Middleton’s side had won 30 consecutive Tests before their narrow defeat to New Zealand.

The Independent UK

Sarah Hunter hails ‘special group’ of Red Roses after England final heartbreak

Tournament hosts New Zealand clung on for a 34-31 at Eden Park against an England side reduced to 14 after 18 minutes.

Bangkok Post

NZ women stun England to win rugby World Cup

AUCKLAND: Ayesha Leti-l’iga scored a try nine minutes from time to give New Zealand a 34-31 victory over England in a thriller of a World Cup final on Saturday as the Black Ferns claimed a sixth world title at a packed Eden Park.

Wales Online

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

ABC News

New Zealand win Women's Rugby World Cup in thrilling match against England

The Black Ferns claim their sixth women's Rugby World Cup title after edging a thrilling match against 14-player England in front of a record 42,579 fans at Eden Park.

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