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Deep Canterbury connection ahead of O'Reilly Cup opener in Christchurch

Black Ferns Director of Rugby Wayne Smith spent 33 years playing and coaching in Canterbury. Christchurch was the city where he established his formidable reputation and met his coaching mentor Laurie O'Reilly.
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Black Ferns set to defend O’Reilly Cup in Christchurch

Black Ferns coaches Wayne Smith, Wes Clarke and Whitney Hansen have named their side for the first of two O’Reilly Cup Tests, to be played in Christchurch, this Saturday (kick off 7.05pm).
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Teenage dream close for Tyla Nathan-Wong

Tyler Nathan-Wong (Ngāpuhii) was only 15 years old when she was first involved with the Black Ferns. She played a trial for the 2010 World Cup team only to be told afterwards she'd be ineligible for selection because she was too young.
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Charmaine McMenamin returns to Black Ferns

When the Black Ferns played their 100th test against England in October 2021 veteran loose forward Charmaine McMenamin (Ngāti Porou) was confined to a hospital bed, doubtful she'd ever play rugby again.
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"We're still searching far and wide for our best World Cup team" - Wayne Smith

Three new caps and the return of some experienced players headline Wayne Smith's Black Ferns squad named to take on Australia in the O'Reilly Cup Test series this month.
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Black Ferns named for O’Reilly Cup Test series

As the Black Ferns continue to build to the Rugby World Cup 2021, played in 2022, Director of Rugby Wayne Smith as named a 33-player squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Australia.
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Chemist Warehouse announced as Official Sponsor of Rugby World Cup 2021

Chemist Warehouse has today been announced as an Official Sponsor of Rugby World Cup 2021, played in 2022.
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Seedings confirmed for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

New Zealand's All Black Sevens, the defending World Cup Sevens champions have been ranked fifth for their title defence in South Africa in September.
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Charity Test announced as tickets go on sale for Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship and O’Reilly Cup

New Zealand Rugby will donate $1 for every ticket sold to the All Blacks Bledisloe Cup blockbuster against Australia at Eden Park on 24 September to its official charity partner Graeme Dingle Foundation.
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Farah Palmer Cup: Round 1 Review

The Farah Palmer Cup, presented by Bunnings Warehouse kicked off in style on Saturday. Canterbury, Waikato and Auckland all victorious in the opening round.
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