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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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Wallaroos ring changes to face Black Ferns

The Wallaroos have made seven changes to their starting line-up to face New Zealand in Adelaide on Saturday, looking to bounce back from a first Test thrashing.

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Smarting Wallaroos make seven changes for second Test against New Zealand

Wallaroos coach Jay Tregonning has rung the changes for the second Test against New Zealand as Australia seek to recover from last weekend’s heavy defeat

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Fleet Black Ferns raise hope, but need tougher test

It was far from the perfect performance, but the Black Ferns’ 52-5 whomping of the Wallaroos has given former internationals new hope for NZ's defence of the Rugby World Cup in 47 days’ time.

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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.

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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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Wallaroos want Black Ferns breakthrough

With a World Cup around the corner, Australia's women's rugby union side believe there's never been a better time to defeat their nemesis New Zealand.

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An Angel at the Black Ferns' doorstep

After a troubled childhood, promising young prop Angel Mulu charged her way into the Black Ferns this season, boosting her dream to play at the Rugby World Cup.

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Black Fern brings rugby back to Poroporo

Alice Soper visits rural Bay of Plenty to see Geri Paul, one of the Black Ferns first props, who's returned to her hometown, Poroporo, and brought rugby back for the first time in 30 years

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Fitzpatrick sisters help lift each other to dais

After a lifetime standing by each other, sisters Sulu and Theresa Fitzpatrick are helping each other through the hard times and the good at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games

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The change that made Sevens Sisters great

In her new book, Sevens Sisters, sports broadcaster Rikki Swannell goes deep into the Black Ferns Sevens' culture to explain how their unique approach has shaped their success.

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New Zealand women's haka 'one of the most incredible ever' as commentators stunned

The iconic ritual was performed against USA before their final Pacific Four match

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Nana and Tui help Black Ferns wing love rugby again

After a major concussion and now a close bond with Ruby Tui, Black Ferns scoring machine Ayesha Leti-I’iga is back to her explosive best.

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Young guns fire in Black Ferns and Pulse triumphs

What did netball and rugby's main events at the weekend share in common? The energy and exuberance of youth.

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