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A Geordie panto with West End flair - review of Cinderella at Newcastle Theatre Royal

Joe McElderry again joins Danny Adams and Clive Webb for more magic and mayhem at the Theatre Royal in Newcastle

Chronicle Live

Maybe it's time for Wales do the unthinkable and make a World Cup call to Warren Gatland to rescue this mess

The pressure is piling on Wayne Pivac after Wales' defeat to Georgia, but what are the credible alternatives out there?

Wales Online

England may not have won World Cup but they have changed women’s rugby

Even in the crushing disappointment of defeat, there is much for the Red Roses to be proud of

The Guardian - UK

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Black Ferns the answer to every NZ rugby question

Leading rugby writer and broadcaster Jim Kayes says NZ Rugby cannot ignore the vitality and commercial appeal of the Black Ferns any longer - and things must change

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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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Middleton hails beaten England: ‘We couldn’t ask for a single thing more’

England’s head coach Simon Middleton says he will for ever be proud of his team following their agonising defeat to New Zealand

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand turnaround complete after winning women's Rugby World Cup

Auckland (AFP) - New Zealand put their "struggles" behind them to win the women's Rugby World Cup with a thrilling 34-31 victory over England in front of a record 40,000 crowd in Auckland on Saturday.

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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

New Zealand beat England to win women's Rugby World Cup

Auckland (AFP) - New Zealand's running game trumped England's power to win a thrilling final of the women's Rugby World Cup 34-31 in Auckland on Saturday and retain their title in front of a record 40,000 crowd.

AFP

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

The Red Roses face the Black Ferns in the World Cup final in New Zealand: here's the start time, how to watch it, team news and referee details

Wales Online

England ready for New Zealand and one final step to true greatness

The defending champions take on the best side in the world with Eden Park sold out for the highest-profile women’s rugby match in history

The Independent UK

An audience with the great Wayne Smith

An exceptional Kiwi prepares to exit stage left after the World Cup final. Tim Murphy watches Wayne Smith share his wisdom and his love with rugby media

Newsroom.co.nz

The Kendra and Ruby Show

At opposite ends of their Black Ferns careers, Kendra Cocksedge and Ruby Tui have a special bond - so it's fitting they had the final word before going into battle for the Rugby World Cup title.

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History beckons for Red Roses and New Zealand in game-changing finale

Red Roses face a defining 80 minutes for their all-conquering vision while New Zealand women relish arrival on biggest stage

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Black Ferns’ fearless philosophy gives England a World Cup final dilemma

New Zealand have flourished playing an attacking game but following suit would be a big risk for England in World Cup final

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Black Ferns boogie to the big dance

Music, fun and laughter have helped the Black Ferns reach the Rugby World Cup final this weekend. And Jim Kayes believes they must keep playing to have fun - and victory will come with it.

AFP

England pose 'frightening' challenge in World Cup final: Wayne Smith

Auckland (AFP) - New Zealand coach Wayne Smith says his team have nothing to lose when the underdogs face a "frightening" England in the women's Rugby World Cup final next Saturday.

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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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Black Ferns teach Ted how to dance

Pensioners Wayne Smith and Sir Graham Henry are proud to have helped lift another NZ team into a Rugby World Cup semi. And they explain how a Black Ferns victory could change players' lives.

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Wāhine toa of the north

With thousands of fans expected to pour into Whangārei's Northland Events Centre today for the RWC quarterfinals, Adam Julian looks back at the proud history of women's rugby in the north.

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

Birmingham Post

Business services firm WeDo takes a step into the Australia market with a seven-figure investment

WeDo Business Services, based in Oldham, has taken a significant stake in Brisbane-based Invoice Finance Group (IFG).

Newsroom.co.nz

Fitzpatrick could be talisman for Black Ferns

As the Black Ferns graduate to the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup, selections are crystallising for coach Wayne Smith. And Theresa Fitzpatrick may have claimed the No.12 jersey.

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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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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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