68-Test Black Fern finds multiple positives in comprehensive defeat
"And for someone like Kaipo Olsen-Baker I think she had 24 carries, which is, like, huge in a match, and it looked like she was tr…
Henry Lee
21 Sep 2025, 0:13
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'Cruelly exposed': Black Ferns humbling 'all felt very inevitable'
The Black Ferns’ reign as world champions came to a stunning halt in Bristol as Canada outplayed them in every department to boo…
Ian Cameron
20 Sep 2025, 4:08
Interview
Canada's Justine Pelletier confident heading into final: 'This was part of our plan'
Lucy Lomax
20 Sep 2025, 4:06
‘We just want to do everyone proud’: Bremner reflects on Black Ferns loss
Ill-discipline and a lack of momentum were the key issues highlighted by the Black Ferns at half-time during their semi-final loss…
Finn Morton
19 Sep 2025, 16:52
Stacey Waaka: ‘When you’re wearing that jersey, you fight to the death’
Stacey Waaka has opened up about the Black Ferns’ unrelenting determination and desire to fight right up until the final whistle…
Finn Morton
19 Sep 2025, 16:09
‘We have a job to do’: Canada 80 minutes from creating history
Having watch his side storm past New Zealand, Canada head coach Kevin Rouet urged his players to “finish the job” in next Satu…
Martyn Thomas
19 Sep 2025, 15:00
Interview
Black Ferns’ Bunting: ‘You feel like you sort of let your country down’
Black Ferns Director of Performance Allan Bunting was visibly gutted after Friday’s 34-19 loss to Canada in the 2025 Women’s R…
Finn Morton
19 Sep 2025, 15:00
'It can break your heart': Black Ferns react to semi-final defeat
The Black Ferns' reign as world champions was surrendered on Friday night in Bristol, with a statement win from Canada sending the…
Ned Lester
19 Sep 2025, 14:43
Player comparisons: Canada dismantle Black Ferns at Ashton Gate
Canada secured their place in the 2025 Rugby World Cup final with a statement 34–19 dismantling of New Zealand’s Black Ferns a…
Philip Bendon
19 Sep 2025, 13:40
Opinion
Black Ferns blown away: Four takeaways from New Zealand v Canada
Canada booked their place in a second Women’s Rugby World Cup final with a scintillating 34-19 defeat of New Zealand in Bristol.
Martyn Thomas
19 Sep 2025, 13:10
Could England's reign at No.1 in the world rankings be about to end?
England's Red Rose have led the World Rugby Women's Rankings for the best part of five years, but their position at the top is now…
Jon Newcombe
19 Sep 2025, 7:00
Analysis
'Just be water my friend’: How Bruce Lee inspired Canada's adaptability
Canada embrace Bruce Lee’s teachings to build resilience and challenge the world at Rugby World Cup 2025.
Willy Billiard
19 Sep 2025, 4:03
What Kevin Rouet told his players ahead of semi with New Zealand
Canada head coach Kevin Rouet has promised a thriller in Friday’s World Cup semi-final against New Zealand – and is backing hi…
PA
19 Sep 2025, 1:48
'The first time we've been this worried about the Black Ferns in a semi-final'
No team owns Rugby World Cups like the Black Ferns, but with the semi-final stage set, just making the final in 2025 has never bee…
Ned Lester
18 Sep 2025, 22:14
‘We’ve said it all along’: Christie on confidence driving Black Ferns
Black Ferns assistant coach Tony Christie isn’t spending any time thinking about which team are favoured to win Friday’s semi-…
Finn Morton
18 Sep 2025, 10:47
WXV Global Series launched on eve of RWC 2025 semi-finals
World Rugby has unveiled WXV Global Series, the second iteration of the women’s Test competition it hopes will build on the succ…
Martyn Thomas
18 Sep 2025, 10:30
