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Bay of Plenty's Luka Connor added to team to play against Australia.
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Sky Sport announces alternative way of watching the All Blacks play this Saturday.
Black Ferns bounce back in style with Wallaroos rout
The Black Ferns have bounced back from their shock loss to France last month.
Shock loss: Black Ferns near new low in France humbling
The Black Ferns have suffered a shock loss to France in their Super Series clash.
Ex-Black Fern to lead Northland
Two of New Zealand's most experienced rugby players will be guiding Northland's season.
This is your captain speaking: Black Ferns ace on Olympic gold, the ABs and flying
Chris Rattue speaks to Black Ferns sevens veteran Sarah Hirini.
Les Elder - businesswoman, athlete, leader, rodeo rider
Behind the Name with Black Ferns captain Les Elder.
Back on top: Black Ferns topple Australia in Canada sevens final
After losing their long unbeaten run in Japan, the Black Ferns are back in fine form.
Sevens shocker: Black Ferns' 38-game unbeaten run snapped
The Black Ferns have had one of their worst days in years at the World Series in Japan.
Black Ferns Sevens' touching tribute to Christchurch victims
The women's side will wear warm-up shirts with the names of the 50 victims on the back.
Former Black Fern to become first ever NZ Barbie
Melodie Robinson will have the first ever New Zealand Barbie made in her likeness.
Bay's Luka Connor works hard to move forward in rugby
Luka Connor loves the Bay of Plenty and wants to remain in her own province.
Phil Gifford: How to save NZ rugby
COMMENT: Rugby's battle for the hearts of New Zealanders is being fought on many fronts.
Black Ferns continue hot form in Sydney Sevens
NZ kicked off their sevens season the same way they finished their last - with more wins.
Black Ferns Sevens aim to continue success in Sydney
Third leg of women's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series gets underway in Sydney this week.
'Sisters' set to sizzle at home for the first time
The 'Sevens Sisters' will play France, China and England in this weekend's tournament.
Watch: Black Ferns giant Katie Mata'u scatters opponents
WATCH: Black Fern superstar's unstoppable on try-scoring run in Europe.
Honour role: Michaela models game on mum
Michaela Blyde is one of few rugby players who had a female role model growing up.
Women's rugby deserves game's top awards
EDITORIAL: Player of the year helps put women's rugby on the map.
The hilarious gift Kendra Cocksedge's colleagues gave her
"It's so my head doesn't get too big and I can fit out the door."
10 things to know about NZ's player of the year
Cocksedge first picked up a rugby ball at four, and became a goal-kicker in her back yard.
Gregor Paul: How one woman shattered rugby's biggest lie
COMMENT: They'll say Kendra Cocksedge's win is a gimmick. They couldn't be more wrong.
Trailblazer: Kendra Cocksedge beats All Blacks to make rugby history
Black Ferns halfback beats Richie Mo'unga, Brodie Retallick and Codie Taylor to top gong.
Gray: Why women will likely never win NZ Rugby's top award
COMMENT: Kendra Cocksedge's elevation to the final four will create debate.
Black Ferns extend win streak
Black Ferns continued to prove they are the world's best team in women's sevens.
'Totally unfair': Black Ferns star slams lack of TV coverage
World player of the year Michaela Blyde laments lack of TV coverage of the Black Ferns.
Goodhue scoops three Far North Sports Awards
The All Black midfielder won three awards at the ceremony in Kaitaia on Friday.
Three Bay of Plenty women up for Best Try of 2018 Award
Michaela Blyde, Kelly Brazier and Renee Wickliffe have been named among the top 10.
Sacre bleu! Black Ferns stunned by France
The world champions have lost to France for the first time ever, going down 30-27.
Editorial: Women's rugby needs crowds at its World Cup
EDITORIAL: Hosting the Women's Rugby World Cup should boost women's rugby in New Zealand.
Why the 2021 women's World Cup is mainly an Auckland affair
NZ will host the 2021 women's World Cup, or to be more accurate Auckland and Whangarei.