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Tears shed as men fall for women's rugby

Witnessing the Black Ferns' magic has made dyed-in-the-wool men's rugby aficionado Jim Kayes fall for the women's game at this Rugby World Cup. And he's not alone, he writes.

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Today's rugby news as Wales star 'wreaks havoc' in perfect display and English club rubbish Wasps merger

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

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The sisters Black Ferns are lucky to have

Black Ferns coach Wayne Smith sings the praises of sisters Alana and Chelsea Bremner, but laments his team's lack of discipline, after they storm into the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup

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What time is Wales v New Zealand kick-off at Women's Rugby World Cup? TV channel and live stream info

Ioan Cunningham's Wales face reigning World Cup champions New Zealand, who are being coached by Wayne Smith and Sir Graham Henry

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Sir Graham Henry plots Wales downfall, Alun Wyn Jones pivotal and Scotland 'heartbroken'

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Wales Online

Four Wales changes made for Women's Rugby World Cup clash against reigning champions New Zealand

Ioan Cunningham's Wales side face a daunting task against the Black Ferns in New Zealand

Wales Online

This week's bestselling books

The week's biggest-selling New Zealand books, as recorded by the Nielsen BookScan New Zealand bestseller list and described by Steve Braunias

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Tonight's rugby news as Welsh boss bids to silence Cardiff's 'X-Factor' stars and Wales ace relishing scrum-half rivalry

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Wales Online

NZ stun Diamonds to win netball Cup opener

An 11-goal first-quarter run helped New Zealand claim victory over Australia in netball's Constellation Cup series opener on Wednesday night.

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Savvy sevens stars balance out green Black Ferns

The Black Ferns' scarcity of test caps may have left them exposed in an emotional Rugby World Cup opener, Jim Kayes writes. But their experienced sevens stars who've come to the rescue.

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The undeniable power of a crowd

LockerRoom writer Merryn Anderson joined the massive, but mannerly, crowd at Eden Park to watch her first games of women's rugby - and will never forget what she witnessed.

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Could magical moment in sport ignite new era?

A thrilling Black Ferns' win and a record-smashing crowd to open the Rugby World Cup should kickstart a new era for the game - and for women's sport, Suzanne McFadden reports.

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Terita excites for Wallaroos at World Cup

Bienne Terita has four tries in her first two Tests after an incredible start to her Wallaroos career under Jay Tregonning.

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Wallaroos scare NZ but suffer at World Cup

New Zealand have come from three tries down to defeat Australia on the opening night of the women's Rugby World Cup at Auckland's Eden Park.

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Australia's Wallaroos fall to New Zealand's Black Ferns 41-17 at women's Rugby World Cup

Despite holding a comfortable lead during the first half, the Wallaroos go down 41-17 to reigning champions New Zealand, as the women's Rugby World Cup kicks off in Auckland.

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand overcome Australia at Women’s Rugby World Cup – as it happened

The Wallaroos very nearly sprung an upset against the Black Ferns at Eden Park only to fall 41-17

The Guardian - AU

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

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All you need to know: The Rugby World Cup

It's time! After five years' wait, the Rugby World Cup finally gets underway at Eden Park today. Here's our guide to get you started on the five-week tournament in Aotearoa.

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Evening Standard

Women’s Rugby World Cup 2022: England the firm favourites but hosts New Zealand are plotting their downfall

Sarah Hunter’s England open their World Cup campaign in the early hours of tomorrow morning as one of the hottest favourites to leave these shores in British sporting history.

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Wallaroos facing sea of black at Eden Park

The mighty Black Ferns and a world record 40,000 screaming fans await the Wallaroos in their World Cup opener against New Zealand on Saturday.

The Guardian - AU

Wallaroos ready to play catch-up at Women’s Rugby World Cup

Australia’s Women are ‘realistic’ about their prospects but ready to take on the Black Ferns in curtain-raiser

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Tui in rugby's Kauri paying it forward

Rugby helped Tui McGeorge to rise out of a dark place in her life. Now the Northland Kauri player is giving back to the sport, as a volunteer at the Rugby World Cup.

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Black Ferns' Captain Calm poised for action

It’s been a tumultuous year for the Black Ferns with a new coach and reshuffled squad, but Ruahei Demant has emerged as the unlikely leader as New Zealand chase a sixth World Cup title.

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Sparkplug Kendra ignites Black Ferns

After years of knock-backs and disappointment, resilient No.7 Kendra Reynolds has powered her way into the Black Ferns to defend the Rugby World Cup.

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Women thrashing men with global rugby contest

While the men are squabbling, Jim Kayes says, women's rugby has made a huge leap ahead starting an annual global competition, WXV, in 2023 - which should make the Rugby World Cup even stronger.

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