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Phil Gifford: Four talking points ahead of the Rugby World Cup final

Four talking points ahead of the Rugby World Cup final.

What is the future of the Black Ferns and women’s rugby after the final whistle?

NZ Rugby need to capitalise on what the Black Ferns and this World Cup have achieved.

England lose star playmaker for World Cup final v Black Ferns

The star fullback has failed to recover from an injury suffered in the side's semi final.

Sir Graham Henry: The Black Ferns' greatest challenge

The coaching great identifies the biggest hurdle the side needs to overcome on Saturday.

'Best of all time': Black Ferns brace for fierce England test

Winning the World Cup will involve toppling a side setting an unprecedented standard.

The poi phenomenon: How a small round ball became a Rugby World Cup highlight

As sought-after as a finals ticket, poi have caught Rugby World Cup fans in a whirl.

'Hope we're a lot better': What the Black Ferns must improve in World Cup final

The Black Ferns are ready for the 'game of our lives' against the tough English.

Music, fun and laughter: Behind the scenes of the Black Ferns' success

There’s more to a Black Ferns test at the Rugby World Cup than what happens on the field.

Phil Gifford: The quality that could lift Black Ferns to top of the world

Phil Gifford presents his seven talking points from a massive rugby weekend.

Women's Rugby World Cup: Powerhouse Portia named to start vs Wales

Woodman just wants to get the ball, run hard and have fun in the quarter-final.

'Most innovative captain': How Black Ferns star made impact through injury

After a horror run of injuries, a World Cup debut awaits Kennedy Simon.

Wales call up NZ naval officer for Black Ferns clash

It has all the makings of a plot in a spy novel.

'Watch the ABs on replay': Black Ferns address NZ rugby schedule clash

Black Ferns scheduled to play at the same time as the All Blacks this weekend.

Around 17,000 turn out in Whangārei for World Cup matches

There was a huge turnout for the Black Ferns and other games on the weekend in Whangārei.

Black Ferns run in nine tries while France wallop Fiji

The stage is set for the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals in Whangārei this weekend.

The band's back together: Former ABs guru embracing new Black Ferns role

Mike Cron's Black Ferns brief rapidly changed following the damning cultural review.

'More technical than blokes': World Cup researcher on women's rugby's rapid rise

It's not uncommon to hear fans say the women's game is now better than men's rugby.

'Best in the world': Black Ferns weapon returns from injury

Ayesha Leti-I'iga was out for five weeks due to a calf injury.