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Eden Park is confident it has the "most accurate football field on the globe".
Clinical Black Ferns brush past Canada in Pacific Four test
Despite what the scoreline might suggest, it was a test in every sense of the word.
Aussie rules reject to face of the World Cup - the rise of Sam Kerr
Sam Kerr was told she could no longer play for her chosen team - so she chose another.
Black Fern reveals benefits of Australian Super Rugby stint
Amy Rule went to Australia searching for knowledge she couldn't get at home.
Ruby Tui joining Hollywood a-lister Natalie Portman and Dame Jacinda Ardern for equity kōrero
Ruby Tui joins Adern and Portman for equity talks.
Five players to watch during the Black Ferns' 2023 campaign
Who to watch in 2023 - and what the assistant coach expects them to show.
Fiji Rugby boss admits women players shortchanged
'I think enough is enough, so we had to speak.'
Legal stoush: Women’s premier rugby team kicked out of comp amid conduct breach claims
Premier women's team booted out of the competition for breaches of the code of conduct
Leading Kaikohe women's rugby team unclear why they were booted out of comp
The players affected are frustrated, upset and contemplating their future involvement.
Fifa delighted with first women's Champions League
Some players were given individual awards at the end of the tournament.
Club rugby: Marist crowned champions
They make history as the first club to etch their name on the trophy.
Focus: Portia Woodman-Wickliffe tackling food waste with HelloFresh & KiwiHarvest
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Arise, Sir Smithy: 'The Professor' is honoured by the King
Why unseen moments matter most for rugby's newest Knight.
Melodie Robinson at 50: ‘I couldn’t have imagined my life now’
The sports broadcaster tells the Woman's Weekly why she’s kicking up her heels.
'She's just our girl': Boxing champ Lani Daniels welcomed home to Pīpīwai
Lani Daniels (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine) is home after winning a world heavyweight title.
Western Springs women's team take to the pitch again - in different kit
It comes two weeks after the players stepped away from the Auckland club.
Northern Stars ready to step it up a level in search for a final
Wing defence Samon Nathan says they are prepared for anything.
Why female footballers are more likely to suffer knee injuries than men
With the World Cup weeks away, many top sides are losing key players to knee injuries.
Why senior female leader quit committee at Western Springs Football Club
"It was the most bewildering and humiliating experience of my professional career."
Chris Rattue: The 'poor' part of Beauden Barrett's game that's hard to understand
OPINION: The Blues' strategy, led by Barrett, looked very odd.
New Black Fern hoping to put opponents on their knees
Layla Sae has an extra challenge to keep her going hard in top matches.
Black Ferns captain says growth of girls' rugby is 'misleading'
Demant believes the numbers don’t tell the full story and there is a bigger challenge.
Big win for Wanderers
Havelock North Wanderers have secured their first win in the Women's Federation League.
NZ Rugby's plan for female coaches after all-male Black Ferns team
NZR is focused on the development of female coaches to ensure their future success.
Editorial: Does gender diversity belong in sport? Hint: Yes
Opinion: Our editorial on the tender topic of transgender athletes.
Bonnie Jansen: Why it’s time to normalise period chat in sport
OPINION: We need to stop treating 'period' as a dirty word.
'Recognition and appreciation': Truth behind Football Ferns' new team kit
Could this major change mark the start of the menstrual revolution?
Opinion: Matatū's stirring win strengthens roar of women's game
Phil Gifford presents six talking points from the weekend's rugby action.
New Northland Kauri head coach hits the ground running
Rawinia Everitt has big plans for the Northland Kauri.
First female HBRU president continues to break ceilings
Trailblazer can add being a rugby administrator to her impressive list of accomplishments.
Beach football coaching guru's tip for Football Ferns: Have fun!
Angelo Schirinzi shares some lessons from his successes with Tahiti.