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Black Ferns beat England in thriller to regain Women's Rugby World Cup

New Zealand and England contest the Women’s Rugby World Cup final

Toka Natua scored a hat-trick as New Zealand came from behind to regain the Women’s Rugby World Cup with a 41-32 victory over defending champions England at Belfast’s Kingspan Stadium.

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The Black Ferns won four World Cups in a row between 1998 and 2010, beating England in the final three times, but it was the Red Roses who triumphed at the last edition of the event three years ago.

Another England win appeared likely on Saturday when they responded to Selica Winiata’s early try by opening up a 17-5 lead after 33 minutes, aided by a yellow card for Sarah Goss.

However, New Zealand came roaring back to secure a fifth title, with prop Natua doing much of the damage as she crossed on three occasions.

Kendra Cocksedge and Charmaine Smith also touched down for New Zealand, who were much the stronger in the second period.

Touchdowns from Lydia Thompson (2) and Izzy Noel-Smith, in addition to a penalty try, ultimately proved in vain for England.

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TokoRFC 15 minutes ago
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Agree! More informed takes in commentary and punditry would help celebrate, rather than denigrate the scrum.

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BA 21 minutes ago
Lions playing into Australia's hands claims ex-Wallabies skipper

Seems to me he has selected Chessum and or Beirne to play that big 6 if needed but someone’s not going to make it to test one u would think as got plenty of 7 options would be not another brought in ..one things for sure Wallabies have got the players to go big in backrow

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DS 25 minutes ago
Super Rugby semi takes: Chiefs' wings are ABs, Hoskins horror show

Be surprised if there are lots of surprises (or any) in the AB squad. Razor needs wins after last year so it’s the tried and true 👍

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DS 28 minutes ago
Super Rugby semi takes: Chiefs' wings are ABs, Hoskins horror show

Essential a neutral ref (Aussie) is appointed for the final. Not allowing two warnings in the red zone with no card as in the semi! Easy to defend if you know you can get away with multiple offenses!

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BA 31 minutes ago
Ex-All Blacks on whether Razor needs to develop talent in the black jersey

Nah Beaudie Dmac been there done that can still do it off bench but they backing each other up at 10 now we need to have a straight up back up for Jordan and clearly Love is the next best with his own flava and count it dude it’s only takes one of them being out …who u got as 3rd 10 an 15 then?

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BA 39 minutes ago
Ex-All Blacks on whether Razor needs to develop talent in the black jersey

Stu Forster was a pretty good halfback for ages rocked a hairstyle rarely seen today a kinda curly mullet style but with some extra length on the sides

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PoppaRick 42 minutes ago
Ex-All Blacks on whether Razor needs to develop talent in the black jersey

Wow Beudie, Dmac and Jordan out at the same time. I hope there’s a few more than Love on the bench, that’s a pretty bad scenario. Hopefully Mounga is back or we’re F..Jed.

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BA 43 minutes ago
Star first-five set to miss out on AUNZ selection with injury concern

Reckon they will put a team together that will beat the Lions? or no chance?

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BA 49 minutes ago
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Jordan is the biz no doubt best 15 in the world liking his kicking game and playmaking skills he bringing along of course with the dynamic stuff..just on the leader did u see Scooter over call him from taking penalty as scrum to take the lineout ?

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PoppaRick 50 minutes ago
Ex-All Blacks on whether Razor needs to develop talent in the black jersey

Does he need to?

Or what?

Will he be sacked?

Yeah, Nah.

So many people saying Razor needs to….

Why is Razor the All Black coach and not Cantab or PoppaRick?

He’s the Best man for the job.

Let’s kick back and enjoy the ride. Last time we kept putting our 2 cents worth in, Stu Foster was dropped for a crap job for Post World Cup, Pre World Cup and then nearly won the World Cup.

That’s what happened and no it doesn’t make sense, that’s my point.

Hopefully Razor isn’t listening to us couch experts, “Ex-All Blacks and legends from the past. Who cares David Campese, F off.

His priority should be creating a culture that brings out the best in his “team”.

Yes it would be nice to win all games leading up to the World.

But when it comes down it we will forget how many games we lose if he brings Web Ellis home.

Rick

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BA 59 minutes ago
'Not a normal rugby team' - The Leinster flex that floored Jake White

Wishing wanting desiring coveting refs only leads to the dark side clear ur mind of the ref there is no ref other than the ref…in this u will find it matters not

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Ed the Duck 1 hour ago
'Not a normal rugby team' - The Leinster flex that floored Jake White

Better luck next time icky lad! 😉

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MT 1 hour ago
Lions playing into Australia's hands claims ex-Wallabies skipper

I thought the three 7s plan by England worked poorly against Ireland. Not the team to do that against and it showed. It worked against Wales but thats not much of a barometer right now. We didn’t do it against France which was probably our best game.


Funny enough I think it could work well against Scotland who did batter England at the breakdown, Ritchie had a great day.


But it does require other players to do some carrying. As good as the Curry brothers are they aren’t great ball-carriers for me. Martin having a poor tournament before injury and Genge and Earl not doing much in that game in Dublin probably didn’t help either.


I prefer the three 6s approach we had last year for a time - Itoje, Martin and Chessum. Nice to have the options though if we ever got everyone fit.

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Cantab 1 hour ago
Ex-All Blacks on whether Razor needs to develop talent in the black jersey

Spoilt for choice with so many contenders some of whom can play multiple positions. Only thing for sure is that there will be a bolter or two in the line up and surprise non selections as well.

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BA 1 hour ago
'Not a normal rugby team' - The Leinster flex that floored Jake White

Exactly nothing in it between gun sides all over the place kinda same as top international sides although there is a bkack storm cloud coming 💪🏽💪🏽 Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

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IkeaBoy 1 hour ago
'Not a normal rugby team' - The Leinster flex that floored Jake White

I thought you were blocked, Ed!!!!!


How are you reading this lol!

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IkeaBoy 1 hour ago
'Not a normal rugby team' - The Leinster flex that floored Jake White

On the day, yes.


Leinster’s last 3 CC finals were lost to French teams by a combined total of just 13 PTS. Fine margins.


Even the falling to Saints this year was by just 3 PTS.


They’ve been beaten recently but they haven’t been outclassed by a team for a good while.

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tf 1 hour ago
Three Premiership final battles that would have influenced Steve Borthwick

Tries can be the easiest part of the game for a winger. Catch, run fast ish, flop down. Being on the end of a great move isnt too hard. There are some finishes which are amazing but normally in the 5% while another 50% could be finished by most good wingers.


Takling, positioning, passing, ball in the air, running angles in set plays. That is 99 of the job which is way harder.


I'll have my opinions, but think a professional with 40+ hrs worth of analysis each week and years of experience, might, make the best choice. Journalist often just like a talking point.

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BA 1 hour ago
'Not a normal rugby team' - The Leinster flex that floored Jake White

Leinster Chiefs Bordeaux Crusaders Bath all gun teams it’s much of a muchness to me between top sides especially if at full noise

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IkeaBoy 1 hour ago
'Not a normal rugby team' - The Leinster flex that floored Jake White

The 2007 Croker game was important.


I remember hearing all the English players and back room staff got the guided tour and a walk around the museum. The original ‘Bloody Sunday’ and it’s context was explained to them. Obviously they were unaware of it and that would be understandable. It’s hardly their fault.


Interestingly, they still had Josh Lewsey in their squad. With his recent history as an officer in the British Army, I was surprised he hadn’t been better informed? Or maybe they just whitewash their history over at Sandhurst?


Apparently the SAS website has a timeline of all their ‘heroic’ deeds down through the years. The other ‘Bloody Sunday’ is referred to merely as ‘the Derry riots!’ Not even ‘Laaaandan-Derry’ 🤣


I’d chalk that first 40 mins performance up to the stadium. Done the Bulls totally in the scrum and at the breakdown. Didn’t see that coming at all.

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