Silver Ferns skipper Karin Burger believes her team can put the turmoil aside when they face Australia in the Constellation Cup opener.
Netball
Thu, Oct 16
A joint statement from eight international unions has warned players will not be available to play Tests if they sign with big-money league.
Rugby
Wed, Oct 8
New Zealand survived a late French surge to triumph 42-26 in front of more than 50,000 fans in the curtain-raiser to the final between England and Canada.
Sun, Sep 28
The Black Ferns are set to enter uncharted territory when they face France in their first bronze final in a Rugby World Cup.
Sat, Sep 27
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Crime and Justice
Fri, Sep 26
Woodman-Wickliffe said they would reset and be ready to face France in the bronze final at Twickenham this Saturday, the curtain-raiser to the England-Canada final.
The loose forward made her Black Ferns debut this year after starring for the Olympic champion Black Ferns Sevens side for several seasons.
Tue, Sep 23
New Zealand's World Cup defeat and the All Blacks' record loss to South Africa adds up to a very bad week for the game here, writes Patrick McKendry.
Sun, Sep 21
It took time for their attack to consistently fire in Bristol, but England will be favourites at a sold-out Twickenham on Sunday.
The defending champions were on the wrong side of the referee and the scoreboard in their semifinal defeat to Canada.
Sat, Sep 20
The street-smart Canadians were far too good for New Zealand despite the defending champions threatening a comeback in Bristol.
The Black Ferns may be chasing World Cup glory in Bristol, but back at Ponsonby Rugby Club, the next wave is already lacing up their boots.
Sport
Fri, Sep 19
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New Zealand
Canada's head coach Kevin Rouet commented on the similarities between Canada's style of play and New Zealand's ahead of the match on Saturday morning.
"The amount of people that told me fish and chips were good here – lying, bro. Lying," the Black Fern told Seven Sharp.
Thu, Sep 18
Miller and Laura Bayfield are both unavailable to play in the semifinal due to injury - although the nature of the injuries hasn't been disclosed.
New Zealand's co-captain will become the third Black Fern to celebrate 50 Tests when she runs out for the World Cup semifinal against Canada.
Wed, Sep 17
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a record run for Geordie Beamish at the world champs, the most expensive place to rent isn’t Auckland or Wellington, and Trump might save TikTok.
Tue, Sep 16
After team management confirmed they'd replace Amy Du'Plessis, fans were speculating who they'd opt for with the likes of Ruby Tui and Hannah King suggested - but they've chosen someone else.
Mon, Sep 15
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including the hunt for Charlie Kirk’s killer, legal experts weigh in on the Marokopa case, and is the new Sims inspired by New Zealand?
Fri, Sep 12
The 18-year-old rising star and her mum are set to reunite in England this week after their longest time apart during her Rugby World Cup campaign.
Tue, Sep 9
1News Europe correspondent Kate Nicol-Williams reflects on the World Cup campaign at the halfway point, following the Black Ferns' domination over Ireland.
Both teams understood what was at stake: top spot in Pool C and a quarterfinal against 10th ranked South Africa rather than 4th-ranked France.
Mon, Sep 8
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
