The Black Ferns have booked their quarterfinal spot at the Rugby World Cup, after winning their second pool match against Japan 62-19.
Rugby
Mon, Sep 1
The rugby minnows were thrashed by the England juggernaut, but they achieved something significant nonetheless.
Sun, Aug 31
After growing up surrounded by rugby in England and New Zealand, Maddie Feaunati said competing in the Women's Rugby World Cup is a dream come true.
Thu, Aug 28
Three key players were injured during New Zealand's first World Cup pool match against Spain but will stay with the squad in England.
Tue, Aug 26
The win came at the possible cost of flanker Kaipo Olsen-Baker, who suffered a right leg injury and was carried off the field in tears.
Mon, Aug 25
New Zealanders that live in York and Scotland, Kiwis on holiday, and holiday makers from other countries are among those backing the team.
Brazier would start as first five-eighth for the first time in nearly four years, with co-captain Ruahei Demant on the bench along with another top player, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe.
Sat, Aug 23
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Crime and Justice
Wed, Aug 20
The Black Ferns kick off their World Cup defence against Spain on Monday.
Mon, Aug 18
Black Ferns and all other teams at this year's Rugby World Cup will wear mouthguards that flash red after being hit by a significant impact.
Tue, Aug 12
Maggie Cogger-Orr told 1News she was feeling "immense gratitude".
Fri, May 16
Seven sevens players, including 21-year-old Jorja Miller, have made themselves available for the Black Ferns' World Cup defence in England this year.
Wed, Mar 19
Half of the 24 qualification spots will be found from regional competitions, set to be played out in 2025.
August 14, 2024
The former All Blacks skipper underwent back surgery in March - now he's back in the squad under a new head coach and is eyeing up a special milestone.
July 28, 2024
A sense of the unknown surrounds how quickly the All Blacks will gel under Scott Robertson and indeed how they will play, writes Patrick McKendry.
June 30, 2024
New Zealand Rugby were more relaxed about letting Cane out of his contract a year early than the All Blacks coaches were, writes Patrick McKendry.
May 16, 2024
Attempts by the All Blacks head coach to persuade Richie Mo'unga and Shannon Frizell to break Japan contracts could backfire, writes Patrick McKendry.
May 15, 2024
The former All Blacks coach is suddenly in demand again after the World Cup final defeat to the Springboks.
April 10, 2024
The loose forward is on the brink of playing his first Super Rugby game of the season after a horror run of injuries.
They were the darlings of the World Cup and a Test in Suva or Lautoka rather than the US would have been a fitting reward, writes Patrick McKendry.
February 1, 2024
There was a sporting smorgasbord of World Cups to get behind last year and Kiwis had moments to both celebrate and dismay over at each of them.
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January 6, 2024
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January 4, 2024
Banning the 'caterpillar ruck' and introducing 20-minute red cards to Tests, among other things, will improve game significantly, argues Patrick McKendry.
December 26, 2023
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November 29, 2023
