The Black Ferns are expecting a much sterner test in tomorrow's second Rugby World Cup outing against Ireland near Paris.

The New Zealand women's rugby side opened their defence of the women's Rugby World Cup with a big victory over Kazakhstan in France yesterday.

Auckland halfback Emma Jensen chases her fourth World Cup rugby triumph when the Black Ferns defend their title in France next month.

Abandon the search for talented hookers, just set the GPS for Aorere College in Papatoetoe.

One of New Zealand's most decorated women's rugby players is hoping that the "eyes and ears of the rugby community" can help her retrieve a treasure trove of stolen memorabilia.

A kiwi branding expert is calling for countries who are opposed to the haka to ask their fans to decide if they want to see it.

New Zealand's fourth straight women's World Cup win this morning was built around composure, veteran Anna Richards said.

The Black Ferns have this morning secured their fourth successive IRB Women's Rugby World Cup beating England in a physical encounter.

New Zealand captain Melissa Ruscoe is possibly the most relaxed sounding skipper you'll ever chat to just days out from a World Cup final.

The Black Ferns remain on course for a fourth Women's Rugby World Cup title in a row after they easily defeated France in the semi-finals.

New Zealand swept into the final of the women's rugby World Cup in England today after sweeping past France.

The best thing about talking to New Zealand's Casey Robertson is her straight talking no-nonsense assessment of how her team are shaping up for a fourth World Cup title in a row.

NZ women's rugby coach Brian Evans has restored his tried-and-true performers for the World Cup semifinal against France tomorrow.

Black Ferns coach Brian Evans has restored his tried and true performers for the World Cup rugby semifinal against France.