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Agony and ecstasy: How rugby heroes triumphed over on-field tragedy

A day of deep sorrow ended in a day of joy for rugby fans on the East Coast.

Impressive Black Ferns thrash Wales to book semifinal spot

The Black Ferns have punched their ticket to the World Cup semifinals in style.

Gregor Paul: Desperate and dire - All Blacks' tactics made no sense

OPINION: Who imagined that New Zealand would be reduced to such a desperate state?

Scare survived: All Blacks narrowly avoid ultimate shock

An inconsistent season for the All Blacks continued as they battled to an uninspiring win.

Dominant France ease into World Cup semis

France ran in five tries to set up a semifinal against either New Zealand or Wales.

Blues signing: How my 'brutal' All Black dad turned me into a Super Rugby player

Rob Rush reveals how his All Black dad turned him from a 'weirdo' into a rugby star.

Gregor Paul: Why the All Blacks decision to stick with Ian Foster was correct

OPINION: The new details coming to light makes the decision more understandable.

All you need to know: All Blacks v Japan

All you need to know ahead of the one-off test between the All Blacks and Japan.

All you need to know: Black Ferns v Wales

All you need to know ahead of the Black Ferns’ World Cup quarterfinal clash against Wales.

Focus Sport: Black Ferns prepare for Rugby World Cup Quarter Final

Black Ferns Portia Woodman, Stacey Fluhler, Kennedy Simon and coach Wayne Smith reveal how the team is preparing for the Rugby World Cup Quarter Finals. Video / Black Ferns

Phil Gifford: Four talking points ahead of big rugby weekend

Phil Gifford lists the four big talking points from the rugby weekend ahead.

Liam Napier: Opportunity knocks for fringe All Blacks stars

One explosive duo has the potential to light up the test match against Japan.

'Move on': Ian Foster weighs in on schedule clash

Ian Foster says the All Blacks are disappointed they'll be unable to watch the Black Ferns

Gregor Paul: Why Japan encounter is so potentially dangerous for All Blacks

OPINION: The All Blacks are taking Japan seriously, which is a wise move.

'Most innovative captain': How Black Ferns star made impact through injury

After a horror run of injuries, a World Cup debut awaits Kennedy Simon.

RTS starts as All Blacks name new-look side for Japan clash

Blues duo RTS and Perofeta will make their first starts for the All Blacks.

Alice Soper: Black Ferns schedule clash exposes rugby’s grim vision for women

What is true for me down at the grassroots will be true for the public this Saturday.

Wales call up NZ naval officer for Black Ferns clash

It has all the makings of a plot in a spy novel.