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Inclusive Brighton is perfect venue for World Cup’s sell-out party weekend

Women’s rugby is proving that it can offer a greater sense of belonging and diversity than other sports

The Guardian - UK

Rugby team sparks row in NZ after calling government ‘rednecks’ in haka

Questions asked over the place of protest in professional sport after Hurricanes Poua team in Wellington changed the lyrics for their haka just before a game

The Guardian - AU

Strap up for Aggy

The rugby sisterhood gathers for a beloved team mate hit by cancer - with a charity match in her honour and a spirit of fight and fun. Alice Soper was part of it.

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New Zealand proves Women’s World Cup doubters wrong

Fears that country would not embrace tournament have been dispelled with record attendances

The Guardian - UK

New women's only club rides Rugby World Cup wave

Young girls can outnumber boys in interest in joining rugby in the Wairarapa, and a new women's only club has been formed to create a bit of history, writes Alice Soper

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What Bunting wants to create for Black Ferns

The new coach guiding the Black Ferns, Allan Bunting, has a sit-down chat with Alice Soper on the environment he's trying to create, closing the yawning gap for women's rugby and what's next for Ruby Tui.

Newsroom.co.nz

Diversity in sport: Why the first openly gay All Black matters

Why was it such a watershed moment for a former All Black to come out as gay?

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Rugby mums creating the new normal

In the afterglow of the Black Ferns' World Cup victory, will more mums consider returning to rugby? Alice Soper speaks to two former Black Ferns helping pave the way for them.

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Fast, brutal and a sense of joy: how women’s rugby is winning over New Zealand

With sellout crowds and a spot in the World Cup final, New Zealand’s Black Ferns are bringing new fans to the sport

The Guardian - AU

World Cup a ‘moment of becoming’ for women’s rugby – and for New Zealand

The end of amateurism is nigh but local expectation abounds as Eden Park prepares to host record crowds

The Guardian - AU

Consistency v Potential in FPC play-offs

After seven strong weeks of competition, be prepared to expect the unexpected in the Farah Palmer Cup semifinals, predicts rugby columnist Alice Soper.

Newsroom.co.nz

Black Fern brings rugby back to Poroporo

Alice Soper visits rural Bay of Plenty to see Geri Paul, one of the Black Ferns first props, who's returned to her hometown, Poroporo, and brought rugby back for the first time in 30 years

Newsroom.co.nz

Fling open rugby's clubroom doors to trans players

As sports release their rules around transgender athletes, veteran rugby player Alice Soper wants New Zealand Rugby to commit to including trans players at grassroots.

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Why Aupiki has been a steep uphill climb

While Super Rugby Aupiki has got off the ground in trying circumstances, players left out of pocket and the effects of long Covid have rugby columnist Alice Soper concerned.

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