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Tackle training and too many urinals: New Zealand women face challenges as they flock to rugby

Participation up 20% since Black Ferns World Cup victory but change rooms and tackle safety among challenges for female players

The Guardian - AU

A tale of two Ferns in one city

Both the Silver Ferns and Black Ferns pulled in crowds and took home the spoils in one frenzied day in Hamilton. But is there room in Kiwi hearts for both?

Newsroom.co.nz

Long arm of the law reaches into Black Ferns XV

One of NZ's most decorated rugby stars, Linda Itunu wants to make a difference in her new double life - as a policewoman and a coach of the first-ever Black Ferns XV, Suzanne McFadden writes

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Layla hoping to put opponents on knees

A new Black Fern rugby player has an extra challenge to keep her going hard in top matches, Adam Julian discovers

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‘The moment needs to carry on’ – why the Black Ferns’ success must be a game-changer for women’s sport in NZ

Saturday night’s heart-stopping 34-31 Women’s Rugby World Cup victory by the New Zealand Black Ferns over England was more than a great game, it was a milestone in women’s sport in general.

The Conversation

Black Ferns the answer to every NZ rugby question

Leading rugby writer and broadcaster Jim Kayes says NZ Rugby cannot ignore the vitality and commercial appeal of the Black Ferns any longer - and things must change

Newsroom.co.nz

After the World Cup's final whistle

How do NZ Rugby, World Rugby and sport in Aotearoa capitalise on the unprecedented momentum the RWC2021 and the Black Ferns have created? Sarah Cowley Ross looks at what must happen next

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Sparkplug Kendra ignites Black Ferns

After years of knock-backs and disappointment, resilient No.7 Kendra Reynolds has powered her way into the Black Ferns to defend the Rugby World Cup.

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Fleet Black Ferns raise hope, but need tougher test

It was far from the perfect performance, but the Black Ferns’ 52-5 whomping of the Wallaroos has given former internationals new hope for NZ's defence of the Rugby World Cup in 47 days’ time.

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Nana and Tui help Black Ferns wing love rugby again

After a major concussion and now a close bond with Ruby Tui, Black Ferns scoring machine Ayesha Leti-I’iga is back to her explosive best.

Newsroom.co.nz

Little Koji's role in Chiefs' historic Aupiki win

Evergreen Black Fern Carla Hohepa has just spent two of the best weeks in her career winning Super Rugby Aupiki with Chiefs Manawa. And she had a little sidekick, who played his part too.

Newsroom.co.nz

Black Fern's long, painful path to the Hurricanes

Three major injuries threatened to end Black Fern lock Jackie Patea-Fereti’s rugby career. But now she’ll finally see her childhood dream come true

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