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The Black Ferns postie who set the rugby world on fire

Black Fern Rochelle Martin has broken glass ceilings in both fire fighting and rugby, as a three-time World Cup champion. She's recognised as one of the pioneers of women's rugby in the new book, Our Game Makers.

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England ‘absolutely gunning’ for New Zealand a year on from World Cup final agony

Red Roses vice captain Zoe Aldcroft details the squad’s ‘freedom’ under a new regime for WXV1

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Multi-talented Murray ready for England rematch

The last player to grab the ball in New Zealand's epic World Cup win against England last year is ready to do battle again against a Red Roses team out for revenge, Adam Julian writes.

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Lucy Jenkins, tackling machine

A new, standout player for the Black Ferns this year has been making hits and a big splash in provincial rugby for years, writes Adam Julian

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England’s Red Roses head south to spearhead women’s rugby reboot

WXV aims to level up the game and boost standards for the next World Cup as leading nations face off in New Zealand

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Wallaroos set for challenge against top-ranked England

Wallaroos coach Jay Tregonning has made six changes as his team prepare to tackle world No.1 England to open the WXV1 rugby tournament in Wellington on Friday.

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A First XV of the Black Ferns' opponents

Ahead of a new international women's rugby tournament, Adam Julian rates a team of the best opponents the Black Ferns have faced.

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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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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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