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Rain, rain, go away, Black Ferns fans will be singing, to help the home side blast past defence queens France, and into the Rugby World Cup final, Suzanne McFadden discovers.

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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.

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Rennie wants more 'clinical' Australia against Scotland

London (AFP) - Australia head into their European tour opener against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday with coach Dave Rennie urging the Wallabies to be "far more clinical" than in last year's corresponding fixture.

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'Door open' for axed fly-half Russell says Scotland coach Townsend

London (AFP) - Head coach Gregor Townsend said on Thursday the "door was open" for playmaker Finn Russell after naming Blair Kinghorn at fly-half for Scotland's autumn international opener at home to Australia this weekend.

AFP

Wallaroos tap into professional mindset for World Cup clash with England

Australia believe they are amateur in name only as the team begins to click ahead of their quarter-final in Auckland this weekend

The Guardian - AU

A new consensus? Change in the air as concussion conference begins

Much is at stake as the sixth International Consensus Conference on Concussion in Sport gets under way in Amsterdam

The Guardian - UK

Steve Tandy cool over Finn Russell returning to Scotland squad

Finn Russell’s exploits for Racing 92 over the weekend seem to have attracted only a passing glance from the Scotland coaching team, and while the…

The National (Scotland)

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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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Black Ferns pioneer now rating the world's refs

One of the first Black Ferns and a trailblazing ref, Nicky Inwood is playing a crucial role at this Rugby World Cup - rating the referees. Adam Julian reports.

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What a difference a decade makes for women

From being 'invisible' a decade ago, women's rugby is finally on a roll, Toni Bruce finds in her research into what Rugby World Cups mean to Kiwis.

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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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Tonight's rugby news as Josh Adams doubt emerges hours after squad announcement and French move for Wales captain and coach

The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond today

Wales Online

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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Former Wales captain warns rugby 'is on a cliff edge' and World Rugby must step in

Issues are piling up for the sport on different fronts

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From Oamaru to Irish rugby captaincy - and home

How did a Kiwi-Samoan girl from Oamaru end up leading the Irish women's rugby team? Ashley Stanley talks to Sene Naoupu about her incredible career on and off the field.

The Guardian - UK

Latest McCrory retractions leave sport facing a reckoning over concussion

Dr Paul McCrory’s work shaped concussion policy across global sport for the past 20 years – but organisations have been misled

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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.

The Guardian - UK

Steve Thompson’s film should make rugby sit up and listen. But will it?

Drake Foundation hopes World Cup winner’s film leads to a much-needed reduction in the cumulative intensity of impacts

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Wales Online

Today's rugby headlines as Dan Biggar injury update issued after worrying exit

The latest rugby news from Wales and beyond

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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.

Wales Online

Nigel Owens: My new job in rugby and the illegal trend we've already spotted

The world renowned referee has taken up a new job within the URC and outlines exactly what it involves

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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.

The Independent UK

Rugby authorities urged to cut out contact training to reduce the risk of motor neurone disease

New research has found evidence of an increased risk of motor neurone disease among former rugby players

AFP

Luatua is one of two former All Blacks in Samoa tour squad

Wellington (AFP) - Samoa on Wednesday took advantage of World Rugby's new eligibility rules by including former All Blacks Steven Luatua and Jeff Toomaga-Allen in their squad to tour Europe next month.

The Guardian - UK

Rugby urged to cut matches as study finds players’ risk of MND is 15 times higher

The study also found increased risks of dementia and Parkinson’s disease as consultant said contact training during the week ‘should be a thing of the past’

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