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Can One NZ Stadium's full houses continue?
Matatū are eyeing a record women's rugby crowd at Christchurch's new covered stadium.
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The Fijian wing attack getting a warm reception in chilly Invercargill
The 22-year-old Fiji-born midcourter has become a key playmaker for the Steel.
'Really grateful': Olsen-Baker commits to Black Ferns through 2029
She has played 19 tests for the Black Ferns since debuting in 2022.
'All the pieces are in place': Why this could be the Warriors’ year
Around 30% of NRLW players now trace their roots back to New Zealand.
Black Sticks: Paige Blake goes from heartbreak to home turf with injury comeback
A devastating injury has made young Black Stick Paige Blake stronger.
Black Ferns Sevens lose first game in 30, miss out on cup final
They can still secure the World Championship crown next week in Bordeaux.
Growing calls for red ball matches for White Ferns
The White Ferns haven’t played a test in 22 years, or hosted one in 31.
‘Violence, drugs and alcohol’: How rugby saved Black Ferns prop
Awhina Tangen-Wainohu says 'rugby was a safe space' which turned into a lifestyle.
'Hard work and discipline': Sheilla Yama's path to becoming one of the most feared female fighters
Yama is unbeaten at 7-0 after her May win for the IBF super lightweight title.
'Such a cool club': Carissa Moore on representing mums on surfing's top tour
'I want to hopefully encourage all those mums that if you want to keep dreaming, you can.'
Swimming: Mary McFarlane on working poolside for 56 years
Mary McFarlane has spent 56 years officiating at pools in New Zealand and abroad.
‘All together or not at all’: Inside Moore’s return to World Surf League and NZ link
The 5x surfing world champ and new mum on returning to the top and her past success in NZ.
On The Up: 'Big underdog mentality' – young Kiwi sailor's road to racing with Team NZ
Serena Woodall will sail alongside Erica Dawson, Jake Pye and Josh Armit for Team NZ.
High-performance boss' move from NBA champs to Silver Ferns
Chelsea Lane was the first woman to lead an NBA performance and medical team.
'I now call myself a fulltime mum': Sevens star plots 2027 return
Brake signed with NZ Rugby through to 2027 with full maternity support.
Phoenix women: Celebrating a fantastic A-League season
The Phoenix made history as the first NZ side to reach an A-League final.
5x world champ rekindles NZ connection to progress in World Surf League Raglan event
Carissa Moore won her first event on the Championship Tour in Taranaki in 2010.
'Push to another level': Nix women's coach hungry for redemption after grand final loss
Melbourne City beat the Wellington Phoenix 3-1 in the grand final to claim a fifth title.
Phoenix fall to Melbourne City in A-League women's grand final
Two goals before halftime gave the Phoenix a tough mountain to climb.
'This is for real this time': Sam Kerr confirms Chelsea exit before NZ game
Australian forward will play her final game for Chelsea against Manchester United.
Six Nix stars named in PFA A-League women team of the season
The coach says it's well deserved but a few more could have made the cut.
Alice Soper: From drone scandal to fans' banner, Priestman's unlikely rise
OPINION: Bev Priestman lost her Canada job after a 2024 Olympics drone scandal.
Kiwi swimming speedster: 'Every teeny, tiny detail matters'
Ouwehand was briefly world No 1 in the 50m butterfly after qualifying in February.
‘A game for all’: Trailblazer Erin Rush steps up as NZ Rugby president
Rush, 56, becomes New Zealand Rugby’s first female president in 134 years.
From comeback to contender: Phoenix women eye A-League glory under Priestman
The Phoenix women overturned a 2-1 deficit to reach the A-League decider.
Phoenix delete social media post questioning Chelsea Eden Park match
The Chelsea Women will play an Auckland FC Women’s Invitational XI in August at Eden Park.
Cool-headed teen leads Phoenix charge into A-League Women’s grand final
Pia Vlok's been called up to the Football Ferns during her first season with the Nix.
Chelsea FC v Auckland women's invitational XI launch
Nick Sautner, Desley Simpson and Nick Becker speak at the Chelsea FC v Auckland women's invitational XI launch at Eden Park. Video / Alyse Wright
Gregor Paul: Ten make-or-break challenges facing new NZ Rugby boss Steve Lancaster
OPINION: After a 10-month search, Lancaster has a big job on his hands.
Chelsea Women to face Auckland FC Invitational XI in Eden Park showcase
Former Football Ferns goalkeeper Jenny Bindon will coach the Invitational XI.