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Army bridge builder nails Black Ferns XV

A young army captain who led the major rebuild of a flood-destroyed bridge, Laura Bayfield is now storming the rugby field, playing in the first Black Ferns XV this weekend. Suzanne McFadden reports.

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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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Fisher hoping to boot Auckland back to the top

As many as 18 past and present Black Ferns could be on display in the women's rugby national final this weekend. Adam Julian talks to Auckland's goalkicking prop who's undaunted by the challenge.

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A spectator, an umbrella, and a career reborn

Being banned for hitting back at a spectator after being sent off changed Gemma Woods' career path and outlook. Now she's chalked up 70 games for Hawkes Bay.

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Former Black Fern: 'This jersey was never mine to keep'

Eloise Blackwell may no longer be a Black Fern but she is still keeping the rugby flame alive successfully for her club and Auckland, Maryke Elgoran writes.

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Hohaia makes arresting start to test rugby

A new Black Fern can thank a persistent Irishwoman and clubmates known as the Sharkie Wahs for a career going from strength to strength, writes Adam Julian

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Sevens star's switch for Black Ferns shot

Already a sevens Olympic gold medallist, Tenika Willison is now setting her sights on a new challenge, as one of nine new Black Ferns

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From rugby pro to physio, Te Tamaki keeps the game alive

Teresa Te Tamaki, the Chiefs head of performance therapies and former Black Fern, reflects on her playing years, physiotherapy career, and rugby’s next generation.

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Black Ferns' fitness weapon - the 'bomb squad'

He helped get them fit enough to be world champions, now Craig Twentyman is relishing the next phase for rugby's Black Ferns

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'You can’t speak what you can’t hear' – how Māori and Pacific sports stars are helping revitalise vulnerable languages

We’re becoming more used to hearing and seeing te reo Māori in everyday use these days. And Pacific languages are becoming increasingly familiar too – especially during the Pacific language weeks now under way.

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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.

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Nelly’s taking care of Black Ferns business

The world champion Black Ferns have a new manager - with a winning pedigree. And Nelly Strickland can't wait to turn coach Allan Bunting's brainwaves into reality for the team. Suzanne McFadden reports.

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Hirini reveals she's new Pearl in Japan sevens crown

Black Ferns Sevens captain Sarah Hirini is heading to Japan to play professional sevens for the Pearls club – something she wants to make more permanent once her international career is over, she tells Suzanne McFadden in an exclusive interview.

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Black Fern hero's comeback makes her a little Blue

The hat-trick hero of the Black Ferns’ 2017 World Cup win, Toka Natua is back in rugby – finding out the pros and cons of playing as a mum. And the double international is ready for her next chapter in France.

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Female players double after Black Ferns victory

A new surge of Kiwi women and girls have signed up to play rugby this winter in the wake of New Zealand's World Cup triumph. And a Black Ferns legend and former Governor-General will work to ensure they stay playing. Suzanne McFadden reports.

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Pioneering Poua coach counting her chickens

Former Black Ferns captain Victoria Grant has left the henhouse to coach the Hurricanes Poua, an important first in Super Rugby Aupiki. And she brings her superpower to build team culture, Suzanne McFadden finds out.

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All talk about the Women's Game

A new sports talk show made for women, by women, makes its debut on Sky this week, hoping to capitalise on the nation's zeal for the world champion Black Ferns. Suzanne McFadden writes.

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Where is she now? Black Fern Dianne Kahura

Unbeaten in the black jersey and still a try-scoring record-holder, Dianne Kahura told the Black Ferns to play without inhibitions before last year's Rugby World Cup. She tells Adam Julian she was proud to see them heed her advice.

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When new Black Ferns coach made me cry

As New Zealand Rugby name Allan Bunting to steer the Black Ferns into the future, LockerRoom rugby columnist Alice Soper outlines what he'll bring to the world champion side.

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Possum hunter leaves bush for Blues

From purging possums and saving kiwi, to leading the Tui and turning out for the Blues, rugby record breaker Krysten Cottrell has a fascinating combination of careers, Suzanne McFadden discovers.

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Hoping for a year that’s a little more boring

Fonterra's chief operating officer Fraser Whineray wishes for a less interesting year that prioritises supply chains, cutting carbon and complex thought.

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Rugby’s first Dame caps off incredible year

Some of the country’s most influential women in sport are recognised for their efforts

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Sport's best 22 from 2022

From podiums, to pay parity, paddle wars to poi, 2022 has been quite a year for our sportswomen. LockerRoom writer Sarah Cowley Ross lines up her 22 highlights.

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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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The Best in Black Awards

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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