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WXV1 – Red Roses v Black Ferns

A Game of Consequences Langley Events Centre, Vancouver Could the Black Ferns show an advance? The outlook wasn’t great after the shock defeat to Ireland. But they started right on top. Ayesha Leti I’iga won a turnover from Jess Breach and it was fingers in the dyke for England. Abby Dow managed to restore order

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Black Ferns named for England challenge

Allan Bunting has named his side to play England on Sunday: 1. Chryss Viliko 2. Georgia Ponsonby 3. Tanya Kalounivale 4. Alana Bremner 5.Maiakawanakaulani Roos 6. Liana Mikaele-Tu’u 7. Kennedy Tukuafu (nee Simon) (co-captain) 8. Kaipo Olsen-Baker 9. Maia Joseph 10. Hannah King 11. Katelyn Vahaakolo 12. Ruahei Demant (co-captain) 13. Logo-i-Pulotu Lemapu-Atai’i (Sylvia) Brunt

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Devine delivers for New Zealand

New Zealand delivered in every facet of the game as they defeated India by 58 runs at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. Sophie Devine steered New Zealand both as skipper and with the bat, making 57 not out to help the White Ferns set India an imperious 161 to win. In reply, India

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Source: WXV

The World Champions undone

New Zealand v Ireland: France v Canada In the most dramatic circumstances imaginable the team from last year’s WXV3 beat the world champions. Two contrasting matches to complete the first weekend of WXV1: the world champions versus the seventh ranked; and an eagerly awaited meeting of the two nations constantly tussling for third spot. New

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Source: New Zealand Rugby

Sarah Hirini recommits to New Zealand Rugby

Black Ferns Sevens co-captain Sarah Hirini has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to 2026. One of the most decorated players in world rugby, Hirini has led the Black Ferns Sevens to World Cup, Olympic, Commonwealth Games and Sevens Series titles. Hirini returned from an ACL injury sustained in December, to help lead the

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Red Roses v Black Ferns

Nervy England come out on top “The biggest challenge in women’s rugby” (NZR) Both sides looked nervous in the opening phases, the Black Ferns justifiably, the Red Roses less so. The game rarely developed into well-structured spells of possession, but England had the sharper edge, winning the try battle 4-2. The first dangerous attack came

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Source: New Zealand Rugby

Red Roses v Black Ferns – Preview

Can a Royal Hug make the Difference? The Black Ferns were invited to Buckingham Palace. The Red Roses became so many Cinderellas not invited to the ball. The decisive factor? Here are the teams the two Kiwi head coaches have conjured up: England 15 Ellie Kildunne 14 Abby Dow 13 Emily Scarratt 12 Tatyana Heard

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Red Roses summer fixtures to be shown live on BBC One

The Red Roses’ Summer Series fixtures against France and New Zealand will be broadcast live on BBC One. John Mitchell’s side, who secured a third consecutive Guinness Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam in April, host the French at Gloucester’s Kingsholm Stadium on Saturday 7th September, and then take on the Black Ferns at Twickenham Stadium

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