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Football Ferns captain Ali Riley goes viral as 'straight, gay icon'

TikTokkers have picked up on Riley's unique way to protest against Fifa edict.

Capital gains: Ferns star ready for World Cup 'homecoming'

CJ Bott is the only Wellingtonian in the current New Zealand roster.

Gregor Paul: Accidental change that's transformed All Blacks

OPINION: This change has carried the most value for the All Blacks.

Football Ferns coach Jitka Klimková gets reward for backing youth

Football Ferns coach has brought in new generation of talent.

Football Ferns shift focus to the Philippines

The Kiwis are hungry for more after their historic win over Norway.

The key lesson Warriors gained from dramatic victory

Coach applauds efforts against Raiders

How to inspire a nation: Behind the scenes of the Football Ferns’ miracle result

The Football Ferns have never had such a complete display on the world stage

90 minutes of historic football - How the Ferns felt inside it

Post-match the players explained how it felt inside the cauldron of Eden Park.

Inside the bubbling cauldron at Eden Park as Football Ferns stunned Norway

In the chill of a winter wind, the heat of football fever took hold in Auckland.

Coach's faith in Football Ferns match-winner pays off

Head coach Jitka Klimkova is over the moon after her teams victory.

'It meant so much': Ferns savour historic victory

The Football Ferns didn’t just cope with the occasion, they revelled in it

Steven Holloway: Football Ferns produce NZ's new best sporting 'moment'

Hannah Wilkinson has breathed life into football in New Zealand.

Worlds apart: Football World Cup’s expansion brings the games of a lifetime

New York Times: Vietnam's world cup presence highlights the growth of women's football.

‘Everyone expects us to win’: Why England tries to live in the now

New York Times: Players and coach say it takes a lot to shake a champion.