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COMMENT: Rugby's battle for the hearts of New Zealanders is being fought on many fronts.
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Black Ferns continue hot form in Sydney Sevens
NZ kicked off their sevens season the same way they finished their last - with more wins.
Black Ferns Sevens aim to continue success in Sydney
Third leg of women's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series gets underway in Sydney this week.
'Sisters' set to sizzle at home for the first time
The 'Sevens Sisters' will play France, China and England in this weekend's tournament.
Watch: Black Ferns giant Katie Mata'u scatters opponents
WATCH: Black Fern superstar's unstoppable on try-scoring run in Europe.
Honour role: Michaela models game on mum
Michaela Blyde is one of few rugby players who had a female role model growing up.
Women's rugby deserves game's top awards
EDITORIAL: Player of the year helps put women's rugby on the map.
The hilarious gift Kendra Cocksedge's colleagues gave her
"It's so my head doesn't get too big and I can fit out the door."
10 things to know about NZ's player of the year
Cocksedge first picked up a rugby ball at four, and became a goal-kicker in her back yard.
Gregor Paul: How one woman shattered rugby's biggest lie
COMMENT: They'll say Kendra Cocksedge's win is a gimmick. They couldn't be more wrong.
Trailblazer: Kendra Cocksedge beats All Blacks to make rugby history
Black Ferns halfback beats Richie Mo'unga, Brodie Retallick and Codie Taylor to top gong.
Gray: Why women will likely never win NZ Rugby's top award
COMMENT: Kendra Cocksedge's elevation to the final four will create debate.
Black Ferns extend win streak
Black Ferns continued to prove they are the world's best team in women's sevens.
'Totally unfair': Black Ferns star slams lack of TV coverage
World player of the year Michaela Blyde laments lack of TV coverage of the Black Ferns.
Goodhue scoops three Far North Sports Awards
The All Black midfielder won three awards at the ceremony in Kaitaia on Friday.
Three Bay of Plenty women up for Best Try of 2018 Award
Michaela Blyde, Kelly Brazier and Renee Wickliffe have been named among the top 10.
Sacre bleu! Black Ferns stunned by France
The world champions have lost to France for the first time ever, going down 30-27.
Editorial: Women's rugby needs crowds at its World Cup
EDITORIAL: Hosting the Women's Rugby World Cup should boost women's rugby in New Zealand.
Why the 2021 women's World Cup is mainly an Auckland affair
NZ will host the 2021 women's World Cup, or to be more accurate Auckland and Whangarei.
Another win over Aussie: Rugby World Cup coming to NZ
New Zealand defeats Australia to win right to host women's Rugby World Cup in 2021.
Wellington to host ABs v Springboks RWC dress rehearsal
The All Blacks will play South Africa in a mouth-watering World Cup dress rehearsal.
Live: Black Ferns scrape past France in Toulon
Follow live as the Black Ferns take on France in the first clash of their two-test series.
Black Ferns thrash USA at Soldier Field
The Black Ferns kicked off with a dominating 67-6 win over the USA Eagles.
As it happened: Black Ferns thrash USA at Soldier Field
Follow live as the Black Ferns take on USA in a historic triple header in Chicago.
Three new caps named in Black Ferns squad
Black Ferns head coach Glenn Moore has called three new players into his squad.
SPCA stalwart, Black Ferns skipper recognised for service to community
Good Samaritans recognised for service to community.
Females a fifth of all rugby players
The number of girls and women playing rugby has doubled in six years.
Black Ferns prop cleared of serious injury during victory
Aldora Itunu is understood to have been cleared of serious injury.
Black Ferns shine, but where were the fans?
NZ Rugby's bid to host the 2021 Women's World Cup didn't get the desired shot in the arm.
Black Ferns smash Wallaroos again
The Black Ferns have done it again – smashing the Wallaroos 45-17 at Eden Park.
All Blacks fans enjoy Sinatra and a stroll before big game
Hundreds took to the new-look fan trail before the match at Eden Park
As it happened: Black Ferns v Wallaroos
All the action from the second test between the Black Ferns and Wallaroos.
Black Ferns-All Blacks double header: All you need to know
All you need to know ahead of the Black Ferns-All Blacks Eden Park double header.
Black Ferns captain Fiao'o Faamausili's search for justice
Fiao'o Faamausili on the long road from rugby's perpetual curtain raiser to headline act.