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The awards will be handed out on December 14.
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Almost a third more Kiwi eyeballs were glued to women’s sport in the past year.
Black Ferns coach on biggest lesson for team following WXV 1
Allan Bunting's side only finished fourth in the inaugural tournament.
'They've felt that': Bar officially set for Black Ferns
The Black Ferns now know the level they have to reach after their clash with England.
'Obsessed with getting better': Black Ferns star bags World Rugby award
Vahaakolo beat three other players to win the award, including teammate Mererangi Paul
England captain sounds off on 'disappointing' WXV crowd sizes in NZ
Marlie Packer said while the crowds were disappointing, her side took plenty from WXV 1.
England blow out Black Ferns to win WXV 1 title
Home side's season comes to an end with a 33-12 loss to northern hemisphere rivals.
Why World Rugby had 'no other option' but to schedule WXV clash with World Cup
'There was a unanimous view that we needed to absolutely commit to this.'
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Chris Rattue ranks the best sport to watch this weekend.
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Year one of Allan Bunting’s tenure at helm of the Black Ferns has been one of building.
Alice Soper: New Zealand's national sport is finding someone to blame
OPINION: Fans, pundits and players alike, would do well to remember the grassroots way.
'They can be setting you up': Black Ferns wary of English variations
The sides meet for the first time since last year's Rugby World Cup final.
Tui bags four as Black Ferns demolish Wales
The Black Ferns were far too good for Wales in Dunedin.
Where Black Ferns 'need to be a bit smarter' in WXV 1
The Black Ferns identified some areas for improvement in their loss to France.
The 'honest conversations' Black Ferns faced after loss to France
The Black Ferns took plenty away from their loss to France last weekend.
'Move with the rules': What Black Ferns have learned from red cards
The Black Ferns have had two players sent off in just five tests this year.
France get World Cup revenge over Black Ferns
The home side were not helped in their defeat by a red card to reserve prop Chryss Viliko.
Black Ferns prepare for French World Cup revenge in WXV 1 opener
'France are definitely here to let us know just how close that World Cup semifinal was.'
Ruby Tui returns for Black Ferns clash against France
Tui returned to New Zealand earlier in the year following a sabbatical in the US.
'Can't tell you our secrets': How the Black Ferns have changed since last meeting France
“I don’t know if it’s possible to expect anything from the French."
'I was out of it': Black Ferns star on return from forced retirement
Charmaine Smith was forced to retire in 2020 due to a neck injury.
'We know what's coming': Black Ferns coach's outlook ahead of WVX 1
Black Ferns coach Allan Bunting was happy with what he saw in the big win over Australia.
Phil Gifford: The best sign for All Blacks' World Cup prospects
OPINION: Five talking points from this weekend's Rugby World Cup action.
Black Ferns' attack fires in big win over Australia
It didn’t take long for the home side to ask big questions of their rival's defence.
Why Black Ferns aren't seeking perfection against Wallaroos
The Black Ferns beat the Wallaroos 50-0 when the sides met earlier in the year.
Record number of children's tickets sold for Black Ferns' Hamilton test match
Black Ferns director of rugby "humbled" by number of children's tickets sold.
Black Ferns lock returns for first test since 2019
Three hopeful debutants have been named on the bench.
'Always hard to hear': Black Ferns star reflects after squad recall
Bayler missed the first squad of the year due to a lack of game time.
Black Ferns train against Rotorua Boys’ High School First XV
Ferns "get to play against a lot more speed and a little bit more power".
'Do something great': How Black Ferns are taking inspiration from Warriors
"If we can draw something out of the Warriors to get us motivated, we certainly will."