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The Football Ferns’ historic win in the World Cup opener scores another goal for all women’s sport in New Zealand

The opening match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Auckland was a historic moment for women’s sport in New Zealand – and not just because the Football Ferns upset highly-ranked Norway to win one-nil.

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New Zealand opens Women's World Cup with a 1-0 upset over Norway on emotional first day in host nation

On a day that started with tragedy, the Football Ferns triumphed. Hannah Wilkinson scored to open the second half and New Zealand went on to upset Norway 1-0 on Thursday for its first-ever win at the Women’s World Cup, hours after a shooting in downtown Auckland shocked the host nation.

The Hindu

An artistic triumph in the Garden of Eden

No stranger to creating NZ football history, Hannah Wilkinson has painted a rosy picture for the Football Ferns' future in this FIFA Women's World Cup - exactly when the nation needed its spirits lifted, Suzanne McFadden writes.

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Football Ferns: 'This is what dreams are made of'

New Zealand shocked the World Cup, the crowd and the nation - everyone but themselves - in pulling off a historic upset win over Norway in the tournament opener in Auckland.

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FIFA World Cup: Football Ferns one win from making history

It all starts now: The Football Ferns walk onto Eden Park tonight with one common, but simple, goal - a history-changing win to kick-off the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

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Women's World Cup spotlight shining on Australia as co-host New Zealand seeks its own attention

New Zealand’s Football Ferns are aiming to win fans as well as matches at the Women's World Cup

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Women's World Cup build-up just lukewarm in New Zealand

The Women's World Cup is being co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand but without the Matildas' pulling power, Kiwis are less enthused by the tournament.

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Women’s World Cup: New Zealand battles low enthusiasm and slow ticket sales with kick-off days away

Organisers and politicians are urging New Zealanders to buy tickets amid the countdown to the tournament

The Guardian - AU

Players to watch on football's greatest stage

The biggest stars in women's football have made their way down under to showcase their skills at the FIFA Women's World Cup. Here's who you should be watching this tournament.

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Where are they now? Silver Ferns World Cup captains

Ameliaranne Ekenasio is the 14th captain to lead the Silver Ferns at a Netball World Cup. Suzanne McFadden tracks down the rest, and speaks to those who won.

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FIFA World Cup: Who are our Football Ferns?

New Zealand's squad of 23 has been named for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup which kicks off on July 20. Here's LockerRoom's guide for the Football Ferns hoping to make history.

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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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Ferns legend back from crippling injury

NZ football great Ria Percival was told an injury last year could end her career, but she's back, writes Peter Thornton

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Football Idol: Who spurs-on the Ferns

Behind every Football Fern is a football idol - someone who galvanised their love of the game and inspired the way they play. Suzanne McFadden talks to four Ferns about their heroes.

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Football Fern's unique double allegiance

Indiah-Paige Riley can lay claim to having played for both host nations at the FIFA Women's World Cup - but it's the black jersey she wants to wear come July.

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Fairytale may not be over yet for Fitzpatrick

Departing Mystics captain Sulu Fitzpatrick ended her ANZ Premiership career on the highest note, but the fairytale may not end there - on the cusp of her first World Cup side for the Silver Ferns.

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Bunge's bold football dream for Aotearoa

A lack of female football stars in the media didn't stop Claudia Bunge on her journey to the top; now the Football Fern hopes a new campaign helps girls see what they can become.

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Where is she now? Wendy Sharpe

Football Ferns legend Wendy Sharpe still holds scoring records set three decades ago. A trailblazing mum-athlete, the double international is passing on her football wisdom to a new generation.

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Champion Pulse coach bows out to run new school

Yvette McCausland-Durie wants to end her national league coaching days as a four-time champion with the Pulse. She tells Suzanne McFadden about her next challenge restarting an historic Māori boys’ school and a possible future with the Silver Ferns.

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Fern juggles player and coach roles

Adding to her extensive CV, Annalie Longo’s new coaching role is helping her Football Ferns career - as she strives to play in her sixth FIFA World Cup.

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A Silver Ferns squad to win the Netball World Cup

With the clock for the 2023 Netball World Cup counting down, Merryn Anderson picks a likely Silver Ferns squad for the pinnacle event

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Where is she now? Linda Vagana

She was one of the most feared Silver Ferns defenders, but with the biggest heart. Linda Vagana talks to Suzanne McFadden about her netball career with two countries, working to rebuild the Samoan game and getting more Kiwi kids reading.

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Football Fern's mum with her in spirit

The Football Ferns are on a mission to make history at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in July, and Betsy Hassett has personal motivation to give back to the team who supported her through the hardest time in her life.

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Football Ferns centurion on urgent scoring quest

A scarcity of goals for the Football Ferns weighs heavily on veteran striker Hannah Wilkinson's mind. But with the help of childhood memories and a mental skills guru, she's hoping to break the drought in Turkey this Easter.

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Phoenix plot AFLW path from wooden spooners base

Wellington Phoenix are planning a big off-season in their bid to stave off future wooden spoons.

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