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Black Ferns, Red Roses, red cards and red faces

Rugby writer Adam Julian sums up the first Women's XV international tournament - and examines how the Black Ferns find themselves once again so far behind England

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Marlie Packer and Abby Dow nominated for World Rugby Women’s Player of the Year

The England pair are among four nominees for the prestigious award after shining in their country’s grand slam triumph

The Independent UK

A tale of two Ferns in one city

Both the Silver Ferns and Black Ferns pulled in crowds and took home the spoils in one frenzied day in Hamilton. But is there room in Kiwi hearts for both?

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All talk about the Women's Game

A new sports talk show made for women, by women, makes its debut on Sky this week, hoping to capitalise on the nation's zeal for the world champion Black Ferns. Suzanne McFadden writes.

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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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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.

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Josh van der Flier named world player of the year

New Zealand’s Ruahei Demant won the women’s award at World Rugby’s annual awards.

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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New Zealand 34-31 England: Women’s Rugby World Cup final player ratings

Ruahei Demant inspires Black Ferns to glory while Amy Cokayne shines despite England’s heartbreak

The Guardian - 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.

The Independent UK

From the wops of LA to the World Cup final

Like many Black Ferns and All Blacks, Ruahei Demant is from small-town New Zealand. Adam Julian finds out how Ōmāio is celebrating its famous daughter in the RWC final.

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After the World Cup's final whistle

How do NZ Rugby, World Rugby and sport in Aotearoa capitalise on the unprecedented momentum the RWC2021 and the Black Ferns have created? Sarah Cowley Ross looks at what must happen next

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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.

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The Guardian - 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 Independent UK

New Zealand score nine tries in thumping win over Wales to reach semi-finals

Portia Woodman became the all-time leading try scorer in tournament history

The Guardian - UK

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

Wales Online

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

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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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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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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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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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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.

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.

AAP

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.

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