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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.

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.

'Best in the world': Black Ferns weapon returns from injury

Ayesha Leti-I'iga was out for five weeks due to a calf injury.