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The men's and women's World Cups share little in terms of ethos, culture and attitudes.
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Whitney Hansen believes more teams will try to slow the Black Ferns down.
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Elder was still passionately supporting her former team despite missing out on the squad.
Blues star named captain as All Blacks XV squad announced
The 28-strong All Blacks XV squad includes eight players with test experience.
Chris Rattue: The Black Ferns' hollow opening World Cup victory
OPINION: It was not an overly impressive start to the tournament.
Waikato 2002 NPC season
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Focus Sport: Black Ferns stars & coach on key lessons from Australia win
Black Ferns Chelsea Bremner and Joanah Ngan-Woo alongside assistant coach Whitney Hansen reflect on the lessons learnt after a tough battle with Australia. Video / NZ Herald / Photosport
Full of beans: Jordie Barrett on life as second-favourite All Black sibling
Jordie knows he's New Zealand's second-favourite - but the All Blacks star doesn't care.
Fans from around the globe flock to Whangārei for Women's Rugby World Cup
The visitors are bringing some international flavour to Whangārei.
Focus Sport: Women’s Rugby World Cup kicks off
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'It's heartbreak': Wales win World Cup thriller in 85th minute
Wales won in injury time in the most thrilling match of the World Cup so far.
Gregor Paul: What Ian Foster has proven with latest All Blacks squad
Opinion: The big takeaway from Ian Foster's latest All Blacks squad.
Canada cruise to World Cup victory over Japan
Canada showed they could be Rugby World Cup title contenders.
Lienert-Brown shines on return but BOP advance to NPC semis
While a successful outing for Lienert-Brown, it was Bay of Plenty who took the spoils.
Key All Black returns for end of year tour
The bulk of the Rugby Championship squad has been retained.
Italy tip over USA at Rugby World Cup
The Group B match always seemed likely to be one of the closest in the group rounds.
'Gave me goosebumps': Watch Black Ferns deliver spine-tingling haka
Black Ferns haka at Eden Park had a meaning beyond setting the traditional challenge.
'More changes coming': Black Ferns coach on key lessons from Australia win
The Black Ferns had to climb out of an early hole to topple Australia.
WRWC 2022: Black Ferns perform haka
The Black Ferns performed a stirring haka before their match last night. Source: Spark Sport
Liam Napier: Black Ferns victory was more than just a game
Opinion: Women's rugby owning the spotlight means so much to so many.
Cup comeback: Black Ferns storm back to take down Australia
Wayne Smith appears to have plenty of work ahead of him after a slow start.
England demolish Fiji in ominous World Cup sign
The world's top ranked team took over after the restart.
Wellington hold off Hawke's Bay, Canterbury survive scare to make NPC semis
Du'Plessis Kirifi was a relived captain at the end of Wellington's win.
Settled weather for rugby bonanza, mixed bag for school holidays
Weather report: Action should be the only thing RWC fans are soaking up tonight
France impress in World Cup opener
France showed an early glimpse of the challenge they are expected to pose.
Opinion: The All Blacks rival who upstaged Tuivasa-Sheck
Opinion: Tuivasa-Sheck went looking for work – but not as much as a rival.
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All you need to know ahead of the women's Rugby World Cup.
Black Ferns' biggest cup rivals receive royal blessing
The Princess of Wales says she'll be setting alarms to cheer her team on.
Believing in the miracle: The Black Ferns revolution is here
Claiming the crown would represent a miracle six-month transformation for Black Ferns.
'Trailblazers': Black Ferns smash sporting records
They are records that are sure to resonate throughout the sporting world.
Magpies' coach mulls 'golden age' and the player he reckons is made of concrete
Life's all about timing, reckons Josh Syms
Editorial: Women's RWC winners already decided
OPINION: Our editorial on hosting the biggest post-pandemic rugby tournament.