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Black Ferns show important improvements as knockouts await
With the business end of the tournament approaching, the Black Ferns have taken a big step
Bardoul duo now both capped by Steamers
On retiring from rugby, Johan turned to teaching and hopes to become a professional coach.
Phil Gifford: Why the Black Ferns are such a joyful watch
Opinion: Phil Gifford runs through his five talking points from a big weekend of rugby.
Around 17,000 turn out in Whangārei for World Cup matches
There was a huge turnout for the Black Ferns and other games on the weekend in Whangārei.
Black Ferns run in nine tries while France wallop Fiji
The stage is set for the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals in Whangārei this weekend.
Whanganui fall short in Meads Cup final to South Canterbury
The visitors took a strong fight to a team at their peak at Pleasant Point.
Watch out World Cup: England romp to 28th straight win
Top-ranked England muscled their way into the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup.
Quarter-final matches revealed as Black Ferns claim top seed
The Black Ferns will meet a familiar foe in their World Cup quarter-final.
World Cup: Canada seal second seed with win over USA
Canada completed a clean sweep of group matches at the Rugby World Cup.
'No egos': How Wellington finally ended NPC title drought
Wellington captain Du'Plessis Kirifi was full of praise for his team.
Watch: Emotional haka after rugby player dies during East Coast match
'There are people crying tears of happiness and people who are crying tears of sorrow.'
Italy progress at World Cup as Japan bow out
Italy have made the quarter-finals for the first time after beating Japan.
Rugby player collapses, dies during celebration match, cup final goes ahead
Players and spectators were left shocked after a player collapsed.
Gregor Paul: The 'big-money' All Blacks coaching combo that would be hard to resist
Opinion: Jamie Joseph and Tony Brown may be looking to come home after World Cup.
'Best half this year': Black Ferns coach 'proud' of where team is
It was an impressive 40 minutes of rugby from the Black Ferns from many angles.
France end Fiji's World Cup hopes, remain on track for NZ semi
France recovered well from their bruising loss to England a week ago.
Drought over! Wellington take down Canterbury to end 22-year NPC wait
Twenty-two long years since their last title, Wellington are provincial champions.
Top of the line: Black Ferns shine in crushing win
The Black Ferns will go into the business end of the World Cup on top.
Australia clinch World Cup quarter-final spot, Wales have to wait
Australia are through to the quarter-finals, but it is out of Wales' hands.
Paul Lewis: The big thing missing from women's rugby
OPINION: There is still one big work in progress in the women's game overall.
All Blacks star drops major retirement hint
The 110-test veteran says he's going on his last end-of-year tour with the team.
Phil Gifford: Why Black Ferns coach won't be fooled again
Opinion: Phil Gifford lists five talking points from the world of rugby.
Samoa coach slams All Blacks for controversial selection
Seilala Mapusua says it's a blow to Moana Pasifika's purpose of existence.
'It's devastating': Injury, bereavement force All Blacks changes
The team has been forced to make a flurry of late changes ahead of their northern tour.
The band's back together: Former ABs guru embracing new Black Ferns role
Mike Cron's Black Ferns brief rapidly changed following the damning cultural review.
'Fast Eddie' reflects on life, love and facing mortality after terminal diagnosis
"We're fighting a disease that's trying to beat us."
'Threats in front of us': Why Black Ferns appear on collision course with France
The Black Ferns' road to a sixth World Cup title is becoming clearer.
Gregor Paul: Inside NZ Rugby's lose-lose battle to retain talent
Opinion: Australia and South Africa can't keep their players and NZ is pretending it can.
'More technical than blokes': World Cup researcher on women's rugby's rapid rise
It's not uncommon to hear fans say the women's game is now better than men's rugby.
Focus Sport: Kiwis prepare to face Jamaica at Rugby League World Cup
Kiwis players Jeremy Marshall-King, Jordan Rapana and Kieran Foran reveal where they will improve on and how they're approaching the clash with Jamaica at the Rugby League World Cup in Hull, England. Video / NZRL
Chris Rattue's watchlist: The Black Caps can defy the odds
Chris Rattue analyses the best sport to watch this weekend.
Elliott Smith: The point being missed in Ardie Savea saga
Elliott Smith analyses the latest from the world of rugby.