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Photos: Black Ferns celebrate RWC triumph at Eden Park

November 12, 2022
The Black Ferns celebrate winning the Rugby World Cup.
The Black Ferns celebrate after earning a turnover.
The Black Ferns celebrate after the final whistle.
Ruby Tui has a moment after winning the Rugby World Cup.
Sarah Hirini comforts an opponent after the final whistle.
Hazel Tubic leads celebrations.
The Black Ferns perform the haka after winning the Rugby World Cup.
Sarah Hirini and Stacey Fluhler share a moment after winning the Rugby World Cup.
Sir Graham Henry and Wayne Smith pose after winning the Rugby World Cup.
The Black Ferns celebrate winning the Rugby World Cup. (Source: Photosport)

The whistle went, the Black Ferns' arms went up and the Eden Park crowd roared.

After an 80-minute slog the Black Ferns defended their Rugby World Cup title 34-31 against tournament favourites England on home turf and with it came an outpouring of emotion and celebration.

From cheers to tears, hugs to jumps - the moments after the final hooter were timeless for the players involved.

Check out the winning moments above.

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