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Former Black Ferns captain 'not bitter' after shock axing

Eloise Blackwell is now focused on finding a way back into the squad.

Black Ferns •8:05am

Dame Sophie Pascoe to miss investiture after getting Covid

The para swimming great will miss her investiture ceremony after getting the coronavirus but still plans to head to the Commonwealth Games later this month.

Womens Sport •1:15am

Cricketers Lauren Down and Jess Kerr to miss Commonwealth Games

Down has withdrawn from the Games squad in order to prioritise her well-being, citing a need to take time away from the game, while Kerr is still recovering from an injury.

Commonwealth Games •Sat, Jul 2

Omitted Dunn says basketball switch will 'improve my netball'

After missing Silver Fern selection for this year's Commonwealth Games, Aliyah Dunn will feature in New Zealand's new women's basketball league.

Womens Sport •Sat, Jul 2

NZ water polo women build case for Olympic debut

It comes off the back of the team's best performance at the world champs in 30 years.

Womens Sport •Fri, Jul 1

Tickets on sale as RWC organisers mark 100 days until kick off

Organisers and players are hoping to get big turnouts at the event - including a sold-out Eden Park for the opening day.

Womens Sport •Thu, Jun 30

Football Ferns end Europe tour with 0-0 draw against Wales

Despite being the attacking side for most of the match, the Ferns were unable to convert the pressure into a goal in Spain.

Womens Sport •Tue, Jun 28

England, India headline Aotearoa's summer of cricket

Six touring sides will arrive on New Zealand shores to take on the Black Caps and White Ferns next summer.

Black Caps •Tue, Jun 28

Gina Crampton gets nod as Silver Ferns skipper for Comm Games

Former skipper Ameliaranne Ekenasio named in reserves as coach Noeline Taurua shakes things up.

Womens Sport •Mon, Jun 27

NZ water polo women miss out on historic world quarters berth

It would’ve been the first time a Kiwi side has reached the final eight since 1991.

Olympics •Mon, Jun 27

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NZ women's water polo team on the brink of history

The side is one win away from a quarterfinal spot at the world champs, which would be their best finish in 30 years.

Womens Sport •Fri, Jun 24

Serena Williams wins 1st match of comeback after year away

The American will have at least one more competitive match before playing singles at Wimbledon as a wild-card entry.

Womens Sport •Thu, Jun 23

Serena Williams wins big, advances to semi-finals

After nearly a year out, Williams' form in the women's doubles at the Eastbourne International bodes well for another tilt at Wimbledon.

Womens Sport •Wed, Jun 22

Kiwi Ferns go with star power in Tonga clash

Star power and new talent make up the Kiwi Ferns squad named to face Tonga at Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday.

Kiwis •Wed, Jun 22

Mother-daughter duo taking on new era in women's hoops

Jaycin Tini watched her mum Jody Cameron represent the Tall Ferns at the Olympics. Now 27, she is flipping the script.

Auckland •Wed, Jun 22

Taurua 'rapt' with Silver Ferns' Comm Games trials so far

Dame Noeline Taurua named 27 triallists for this week's four-day camp in Wellington, with a final team of 12 to be named for Birmingham.

Silver Ferns •Tue, Jun 21

Black Ferns defy the Whangārei wet to put on a show against USA

The Black Ferns routed the USA with an eight-try 50-6 win in Whangārei to wrap up their undefeated Pacific Four series campaign on a high.

Black Ferns •Sat, Jun 18

Taurua wants 'cream to rise to the top' in Comm Games trials

The Silver Ferns coach named 27 athletes for trials before she names her final team for Birmingham.

Silver Ferns •Tue, Jun 14

Black Ferns' attacking weapons make them hottest ticket in town

Head coach Wayne Smith hailed 'phenomenal' wings Ruby Tui and Ayesha Leti-I'iga after his team's shutout Test victory against Canada.

Black Ferns •Sun, Jun 12

Ruby Tui magic starts the celebrations for Black Ferns

Two tries for star wing set the tone for New Zealand's Test victory over Canada as they bounce back from two yellow cards.

Black Ferns •Sun, Jun 12

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