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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.

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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

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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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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.

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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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Kiwi rugby player makes Wright choice for Scotland

Kiwi-born Molly Wright has returned home to play for Scotland against the Black Ferns in the Rugby World Cup. She's travelled a long, winding road from Reefton to Edinburgh and back

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Rugby World Cup champ gone to the dogs

The star of the Black Ferns side who won the 2002 Rugby World Cup, Monique Hirovanaa now defends NZ's borders as a dog handler.

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Putting women's rugby on the world stage

With the Rugby World Cup getting underway next month, The Detail takes a closer look at what it means for the women's game.

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Wayne Smith: Avalanche uncovers gold mine

Rugby's professor Wayne Smith tells Jim Kayes where he's worried for the Black Ferns in their Rugby World Cup defence and why coaching them is one of the best things he's done.

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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.

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Bigger bang if Rugby World Cup sticks to north

Rugby World Cup tournament head Michelle Hooper explains why all games will be played in NZ's north, and how this will be the tipping point for change in the women's game.

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Improving Wallaroos fall short as Black Ferns' 22-14 win keeps their streak alive

The Wallaroos remain winless against New Zealand but earn back some respect with a much-improved performance at Adelaide Oval.

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Wallaroos go down 22-14 to Black Ferns

The Wallaroos have fallen 22-14 to New Zealand in their Adelaide rugby Test but delivered a much improved performance after a heavy loss last week.

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Latest Black Fern gives full credit to baby

Awhina Tangen-Wainohu wanted to be a better mum, and also ended up our latest Black Fern. Suzanne McFadden talks to the dynamic prop, her old school coach and a Tall Fern who helped her

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