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INSANE: Stacey fluhler | Vintage Vibes

After a fantastic year for the world champion Black Ferns, and one that finished with six consecutive wins and a draw for the All Blacks, Jim Kayes looks at who performed the best in black.

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Sensations of a sublime World Cup final

It was a World Cup triumph that overwhelmed Eden Park with a psychedelic, sensory overload. Suzanne McFadden was there for NZ's night of nights.

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New Zealand 34-31 England: Women’s Rugby World Cup final player ratings

Ruahei Demant inspires Black Ferns to glory while Amy Cokayne shines despite England’s heartbreak

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NZ women stun England to win rugby World Cup

AUCKLAND: Ayesha Leti-l’iga scored a try nine minutes from time to give New Zealand a 34-31 victory over England in a thriller of a World Cup final on Saturday as the Black Ferns claimed a sixth world title at a packed Eden Park.

Bangkok Post

Today's rugby news as English rugby devastated and Wales veteran to fight off youngsters

The latest rugby stories on the day of the women's Rugby World Cup final and the latest autumn internationals

Wales Online

Heartbreak for England as New Zealand blast back to win World Cup

The Black Ferns edged a thrilling final 34-31 at Eden Park.

The Independent UK

New Zealand win Women’s Rugby World Cup as England suffer final heartbreak

New Zealand are world champions after a thrilling 34-31 win against an England side that had Lydia Thompson sent off after only 17 minutes

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England edged by New Zealand in Women’s Rugby World Cup final as Red Roses suffer heartbreaking defeat

England suffered a heartbreaking Women’s Rugby World Cup final defeat to hosts New Zealand despite an admirable battle in a gruelling, captivating contest in Auckland that went down to the wire.

Evening Standard

Black Ferns boogie to the big dance

Music, fun and laughter have helped the Black Ferns reach the Rugby World Cup final this weekend. And Jim Kayes believes they must keep playing to have fun - and victory will come with it.

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Sold-out World Cup final awaits Black Ferns

It wasn't pretty, but the Black Ferns scraping into the World Cup final has helped change the face of women's rugby - drawing a sell-out crowd to Eden Park for their clash with England.

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New Zealand 55-3 Wales: Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final – as it happened

Portia Woodman becomes the highest try scorer in Rugby World Cup history as New Zealand demolish Wales to march on to the semi-final against France

The Guardian - UK

Wales make five changes for Rugby World Cup quarter-final against defending champions New Zealand

Ioan Cunningham's Wales side face the Black Ferns again, this time in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals

Wales Online

Fitzpatrick could be talisman for Black Ferns

As the Black Ferns graduate to the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup, selections are crystallising for coach Wayne Smith. And Theresa Fitzpatrick may have claimed the No.12 jersey.

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Tears shed as men fall for women's rugby

Witnessing the Black Ferns' magic has made dyed-in-the-wool men's rugby aficionado Jim Kayes fall for the women's game at this Rugby World Cup. And he's not alone, he writes.

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Savvy sevens stars balance out green Black Ferns

The Black Ferns' scarcity of test caps may have left them exposed in an emotional Rugby World Cup opener, Jim Kayes writes. But their experienced sevens stars who've come to the rescue.

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Black Ferns couple fight their way back to World Cup

After a spate of injuries that could easily have ended their careers, rugby couple Renee Wickliffe and Portia Woodman have helped each other back into the Black Ferns to defend the World Cup.

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The change that made Sevens Sisters great

In her new book, Sevens Sisters, sports broadcaster Rikki Swannell goes deep into the Black Ferns Sevens' culture to explain how their unique approach has shaped their success.

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