Source: SA Women’s Rugby

The Sunday Games

Ireland v Japan All Irish fans knew their team had the beating of the Sakura. The worry was, could they be sure they’d maintain recent progress? Sam Monaghan was back, but Scott Bemand didn’t risk Aoife Wafer. The answer was a resounding yes. The Sakura; famed for their fast, disciplined approach, couldn’t withstand the all-round

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Source: NZ Rugby, Rachael Whareaitu

Now it’s New Zealand’s turn!

We are firmly into the selection season. Today it’s New Zealand’s privilege to announce their squad for the World Cup It’s now possible to compare the different approaches of the managements of the leading contenders. The NZ staff, consisting of four men, has opted, like Canada, for the wiser split of 19: 13 in favour of

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The Naming of Names – New Zealand

Next Friday 25 July sees the announcement of the 32 Black Ferns to fly to England. There are the usual dead certs, plus a number of chancier choices Allan Bunting has to make. Some Kiwi fans may well expect their favourite team, never called New Zealand at home, to win yet another pot. Others, taking

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Happy Birthday!

Some rugby websites are quick to register players’ birthdays, often with a clip of a great deed by the candle-blower.  What could be more pleasant? It’s Maud Muir’s birthday.  Congratulations! By a strange quirk it is also Portia Woodman-Wickliffe’s birthday, her 34th, and she was able to celebrate with a hat-trick of tries against the

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Source: New Zealand Rugby

Black Ferns named to face Australia

Black Ferns selectors have named their match-day 23 to play Australia in the O’Reilly Cup presented by Bupa Test match infront of a sold out crowd at Sky Stadium, Wellington on Saturday, July 12, 4.30pm kick-off. Matatū lock Laura Bayfield is in line for her Black Ferns debut off the bench following an impressive performance

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