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Reasons for hope and fear ahead of Football Ferns' World Cup opener

Michael Burgess runs through the big talking points for NZ's clash against Norway.

Bonnie Jansen: Why the Women's World Cup is so important for young girls

OPINION: Use this World Cup as an opportunity to see the beautiful game up really close.

'It's a shame': Kiwi Comm Games star speaks out on Victoria's shock withdrawal

Eddie Dawkins expects the Commonwealth Games will go on.

Football Ferns co-captain opens up on the injury that almost ended her career

Her doctor had devastating words for her: 'I’m not sure if you’ll play football again'.

Gregor Paul: Why Eddie Jones’ Wallabies could become an All Blacks nightmare

OPINION: The All Blacks need to watch out when they come to Melbourne.

World Cup star gets emotional over teammate's retirement

The US defender teared up in Auckland, at a pre-World Cup media press conference

Fox going into Open Championship blind in quest for major breakthrough

Fox will appear in his seventh Open Championship this week.

Another injury concern for Football Ferns ahead of Norway opener

The veteran has only missed two of 25 Ferns matches under Jitka Klimková.

The key weakness the All Blacks have fixed

OPINION: Cameron McMillan runs through the winners and losers from the sporting weekend.

Phil Gifford: The All Blacks machine is clicking into place

Phil Gifford outlines seven talking points after the All Blacks laid down a big challenge.

The new and deadly predator: ABs timing World Cup run to perfection

Opinion: Rivals will have reevaluated how they feel about the prospect of playing the ABs.

Editorial: It’s Fifa World Cup time, but can NZ rise to the occasion?

OPINION: The biggest boost would be a thrilling win to the hosts on Thursday.

The need for speed: All Blacks reveal triple-threat blueprint

The All Blacks are now unlocking elements of their game previously left dormant.

Michael Burgess: Why it is time to embrace the Women’s World Cup

Opinion: Whatever you think of football, or sport, or Fifa, put that aside for a month.

'We'll take that': The brutality and tactical nous behind All Blacks' win

The All Blacks laid down a major marker with a compelling 35-20 victory.

The boldest All Black: Will Jordan’s powerful claim in standout performance

The confidence that flowed through team on the back of his involvement was almost visible.