By sweeping Pool C, New Zealand will play first-timer South Africa in the quarterfinals next weekend.
Rugby
6:37am
The rugby minnows were thrashed by the England juggernaut, but they achieved something significant nonetheless.
Sun, Aug 31
After growing up surrounded by rugby in England and New Zealand, Maddie Feaunati said competing in the Women's Rugby World Cup is a dream come true.
Thu, Aug 28
Three key players were injured during New Zealand's first World Cup pool match against Spain but will stay with the squad in England.
Tue, Aug 26
The win came at the possible cost of flanker Kaipo Olsen-Baker, who suffered a right leg injury and was carried off the field in tears.
Mon, Aug 25
New Zealanders that live in York and Scotland, Kiwis on holiday, and holiday makers from other countries are among those backing the team.
Brazier would start as first five-eighth for the first time in nearly four years, with co-captain Ruahei Demant on the bench along with another top player, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe.
Sat, Aug 23
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including the Menendez brothers' fight for freedom, the level of unhealthy ads our kids see, and the Black Ferns eye up a three-peat.
Health
Fri, Aug 22
The Black Ferns kick off their World Cup defence against Spain on Monday.
Mon, Aug 18
Black Ferns and all other teams at this year's Rugby World Cup will wear mouthguards that flash red after being hit by a significant impact.
Tue, Aug 12
She was a fit and strong wāhine Māori hailing from Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Kahungunu, she's won two world cups in the Black Jersey and is still dedicated to the game.
Te Ao Māori
Fri, Jul 25
"I've made a lot more tackles in the last two days than in probably three years of Sevens," Miller said.
Wed, May 21
Maggie Cogger-Orr told 1News she was feeling "immense gratitude".
Fri, May 16
The veteran wing, who reversed her decision to retire, hasn't played in a XVs Test since the World Cup final three years ago.
Thu, May 15
Foreign hedging costs and investments in commercial initiatives are blamed for big deficit.
Business
Thu, May 8
The Olympic gold medallists continued their dominance by beating Australia in the final to add to their series success.
Mon, May 5
The Black Ferns legend has signed an eight-month contract with New Zealand Rugby.
Tue, Apr 22
A statement from NZR says it and its former major sponsor are satisfied with the confidential agreement.
Tue, Apr 1
Seven sevens players, including 21-year-old Jorja Miller, have made themselves available for the Black Ferns' World Cup defence in England this year.
Wed, Mar 19
Playing against far bigger kids and the real fear of an associated injury is the biggest reason why boys give up the game, argues Patrick McKendry.
Wed, Mar 12
Exclusive: An NZ Rugby proposal will have intermediate-aged schoolkids playing 10-aside and 13-aside games — changes which are not universally popular.
Tue, Mar 11
The Black Ferns had too much firepower again at BC Place but the news wasn't as good for their men's counterparts.
Mon, Feb 24
Michaela Blyde will make the switch as the Warriors make their return to the NRLW in 2025.
League
December 17, 2024
The Springboks will kick off their two-Test tour at Eden Park, a place where the All Blacks haven't lost since 1994.
December 10, 2024
The match in July will be played at Semenoff Stadium in Whangārei after a Black Ferns trial game.
December 9, 2024
