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'Trailblazers': Black Ferns smash sporting records

They are records that are sure to resonate throughout the sporting world.

Magpies' coach mulls 'golden age' and the player he reckons is made of concrete

Life's all about timing, reckons Josh Syms

Rugby fans' 16,500km whistle-stop tour to deliver special cargo to World Cup

The duo had to stop strangers from blowing the precious Rugby World Cup match whistle.

Rugby World Cup: Amazing skills, $10 tickets and Rita Ora just a few reasons to watch

The world's best female rugby players are about to battle it out on New Zealand soil.

Editorial: Women's RWC winners already decided

OPINION: Our editorial on hosting the biggest post-pandemic rugby tournament.

Three matches, seven hours - your rugby world cup stadium survival guide

Here's how to prepare for seven hours of rugby, music and good times.

Ticketek fail: Canterbury already through to the semis?

Company admits howler as NPC semifinal tickets seen on its app before the quarter-finals.

Auckland survive chaos to move into NPC semifinals

Auckland live to fight another day after coming out on top of a fierce derby match.

Phil Gifford: Four talking points ahead of Rugby World Cup

Opinion: Phil Gifford outlines four talking points ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

LockerRoom: Black Ferns couples' incredible journey to World Cup

Rugby couple Renee Wickliffe and Portia Woodman support each other in the Black Ferns

PM makes poi with the Wales womens rugby team

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern makes poi with the Wales womens rugby team in Whangarei to prepare for the Rugby World Cup 2021. Video / Jaime Lyth

Kemara impresses in debut season

Former Hamilton Boys' 1st XV co-captain makes NPC debut less than a year out of school.

Ones to watch: Six of the biggest stars of the Women's Rugby World Cup

Christopher Reive looks at some of the tournament's brightest prospects.

Black Ferns continue to tinker as World Cup opener awaits

The Black Ferns continue to tinker as they look for their strongest match-day squad.

Exclusive: Sky signs mega rugby rights deal, but TV commentators left at home

The blockbuster deal comes on the heels of major cost-cutting within the company.

Focus Sport: Black Ferns and coaches ready for kickoff

Black Ferns Arihiana Marino-tauhinu, Kendra Cocksedge, Amy Du Plessis & Santo Taumata along with coaches Wayne Smith & Sir Graham Henry reveal both the nerves and excitement ahead of the Rugby World Cup on Saturday. Video / NZ Herald

LockerRoom: Avalanche uncovers gold mine for 'Professor' Wayne Smith

Rugby's Professor Wayne Smith talks about his cup defence concerns

Judd gets first taste of Ranfurly Shield

Twelve years into his rugby career, Judd gets his first Ranfurly Shield challenge and win.