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'It's a little bit new': Black Ferns star's surprise switch for World Cup opener

Amy du Plessis will make her first test start at second five-eighth.

LockerRoom: Black Ferns couples' incredible journey to World Cup

Rugby couple Renee Wickliffe and Portia Woodman support each other in the Black Ferns

PM makes poi with the Wales womens rugby team

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern makes poi with the Wales womens rugby team in Whangarei to prepare for the Rugby World Cup 2021. Video / Jaime Lyth

Kemara impresses in debut season

Former Hamilton Boys' 1st XV co-captain makes NPC debut less than a year out of school.

Ones to watch: Six of the biggest stars of the Women's Rugby World Cup

Christopher Reive looks at some of the tournament's brightest prospects.

Black Ferns continue to tinker as World Cup opener awaits

The Black Ferns continue to tinker as they look for their strongest match-day squad.

Exclusive: Sky signs mega rugby rights deal, but TV commentators left at home

The blockbuster deal comes on the heels of major cost-cutting within the company.

Focus Sport: Black Ferns and coaches ready for kickoff

Black Ferns Arihiana Marino-tauhinu, Kendra Cocksedge, Amy Du Plessis & Santo Taumata along with coaches Wayne Smith & Sir Graham Henry reveal both the nerves and excitement ahead of the Rugby World Cup on Saturday. Video / NZ Herald

LockerRoom: Avalanche uncovers gold mine for 'Professor' Wayne Smith

Rugby's Professor Wayne Smith talks about his cup defence concerns

The concession NZ Rugby should never have given Jordie Barrett

OPINION: It's a lose-lose situation for the All Blacks, so why is it allowed?

Focus Sport: Black Ferns assistant coaches speak to media

Black Ferns assistant coaches, Whitney Hansen and Wesley Clarke speak to the media ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Video / NZ Herald

The sparkplug igniting the Black Ferns

Kendra Reynolds is set to play a major role at this month's women's Rugby World Cup.

Key All Black signs long term deal

Another All Black has officially put pen to paper on a new deal.

What England learned from 2017 World Cup loss to Black Ferns

'I genuinely believe that it's the most competitive World Cup that there has ever been.'

Paul Lewis: The intriguing All Blacks XV selection facing Foster

Some of those on the 'feeder fifteen' tour will have to grab their chance – or melt away.

Top of the props: New coach runs rule over 'sensitive' All Blacks front rowers

Jason Ryan believes young All Blacks Tyrel Lomax and Ethan de Groot can become great props

Rugby: Former Whanganui players shine on South African tour

The hallowed turf of Ellis Park is up next for the touring NZ Under-19 side.

'It's just so cool for Whangārei to have the Rugby World Cup'

The World Cup kicks off this Saturday and Northland Kauri player Tui McGeorge can't wait.