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NZ's clinical Black Ferns hand Wallaroos a wooden spoon

The Wallaroos have had to cop a third Pacific Four Series wooden spoon in five years following a 30th straight loss to New Zealand's Black Ferns.

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Final heartbreak for Aussies in US sevens decider

The Black Ferns have scored three late tries to steal a dramatic 22-21 win over Australia to take out the World Rugby Sevens Series event in New Jersey.

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Fixtures and schedule confirmed for first women’s British and Irish Lions tour

The Lions will take on the Black Ferns in a three-Test series in 2027

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The Springboks, Red Roses and Louis Bielle-Biarrey: The 2025 Rugby Union Awards

With the rugby year at an end, we hand out our gongs after a busy 12 months on and off the field

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup ‘heartbreak’ but then ‘a cool feeling’: New Zealand duo Liana Mikaele-Tu’u and Layla Sae’s rollercoaster ride

The Black Ferns pair tell Sarah Rendell they are at Harlequins eager to put semi-final defeat behind them and ‘to see how this side of the world plays’

The Guardian - UK

England outclass Canada to capture glorious Women’s Rugby World Cup triumph

England are Women’s Rugby World Cup winners for a third time after beating Canada 33-13 before a world-record crowd at Twickenham

The Guardian - UK

The inside story of England’s last World Cup final — and the lessons the Red Roses can learn from defeat

WOMEN’S RUGBY WORLD CUP FINAL: With the help of head coach Simon Middleton and several members of the beaten squad, Harry Latham-Coyle chronicles how England’s World Cup dream came crashing down - and how defeat may help them in this year’s tournament decider against Canada

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How England’s breakdown brilliance denied France — and could decide World Cup final

The ruck contributions of Hannah Botterman and Meg Jones proved key in the semi-final – and slowing Canada’s scintillating attack will be vital next week

The Independent UK

The big mistake New Zealand made to lose their Women’s World Cup crown

Having triumphed on home soil at the last tournament, the Black Ferns failure to build properly on that success culminated in a semi-final defeat to Canada

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Women's Rugby World Cup: Classy Canada cruise past New Zealand into final

Holders were stunned in Bristol

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Canada coach reveals ‘gamechanger’ behind stunning World Cup semi-final win over New Zealand

Canada knocked out the defending champions with a superb performance in Bristol

The Independent UK

Clinical Canada end Black Ferns’ reign and book place in Rugby World Cup final

Sophie de Goede spearheaded Canada’s sensational Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final win against New Zealand that booked their place in the final

The Guardian - UK

Classy Canada cruise into World Cup final after win over New Zealand

England or France await in the final.

The Independent UK

Supreme Canada dethrone New Zealand in World Cup performance for the ages

New Zealand 19-34 Canada: The six-time world champions were stunned in Bristol as Canada set up a tilt at glory

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New Zealand vs Canada live: Canada stun Black Ferns in major Women’s World Cup upset

New Zealand 19-34 Canada: The reigning champions are out after Canada scored five tries in a brilliant display

The Guardian - UK

Giants New Zealand must be wary of bogey team Canada in World Cup semi-final

Canucks have gone under the radar at Women’s Rugby World Cup but underdogs can upset the champions

The Independent UK

How Canada can end New Zealand’s reign in Women’s World Cup semi-final spectacular

After recording their first win over the Black Ferns last year, Canada have understandable belief that they can end the world champions’ reign

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand blow as Jorja Miller ruled out of semi-final clash with Canada

Jorja Miller has been ruled out of New Zealand’s semi-final against Canada on Friday in a huge blow to the Black Ferns’ hopes of defending their crown

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The Guardian - UK

Ruthless New Zealand machine an ominous obstacle on England’s horizon

The Black Ferns look to be peaking at the ideal time and once again pose the biggest threat to the Red Roses’ hopes of lifting the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand blitz South Africa after break to reach Women’s Rugby World Cup semis

New Zealand turned on the style in the second half to cruise past South Africa 46-17 and seal a place in the last four of the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

‘I want to be the greatest’: New Zealand’s Jorja Miller on her limitless ambition

The one-time highland dancing queen grew up inspired by Richie McCaw and has lit up the Women’s Rugby World Cup with her attacking zest

The Guardian - UK

England must be wary of wheels coming off juggernaut as World Cup stakes rise

Red Roses know there is no such thing as a dead cert in sport as they try to avoid more heartbreak on the global stage

The Independent UK

Scott Bemand does not expect lasting damage from Ireland’s loss to New Zealand

The Black Ferns secured top spot in Pool C by ruthlessly running in six unanswered tries in a 40-0 drubbing Brighton.

The Guardian - UK

Sorensen-McGee runs in hat-trick as New Zealand thrash Ireland

New Zealand routed Ireland 40-0 in the final pool match of the Women’s Rugby World Cup with the wing Braxton Sorensen-McGee scoring a hat-trick

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Braxton Sorensen-McGee scores hat-trick as World Cup holders NZ thrash Ireland

Ireland progress as runners-up and will face the winners of Pool D in the quarter-finals.

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