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Black Ferns open World Cup with comeback win

The Black Ferns withstood an Australian avalanche to open the World Cup with a pulsating 41-17 win at Eden Park in front of a world record crowd for a women’s rugby international of over 34,000.
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Eden Park sold out for RWC21 opening day

Tickets to the opening match day of Rugby World Cup 2021 have sold out with a record-breaking crowd set to fill New Zealand’s national stadium at Eden Park on 8 October.
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Podcast with Black Ferns Theresa Fitzpatrick, Ayesha Leti-l’iga and Natalie Delamere

Ahead of the world-record opening match of the Rugby World Cup at Eden Park, catch up with Black Ferns Theresa Fitzpatrick, Ayesha Leti-l'iga and Natalie Delamere.
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‘We’ve thrown everything at it’ – Sir Graham Henry

Five times winners of the Women's World Cup, New Zealand face the most determined assault on their status in the game over the next six weeks, but coach and former All Black and coach Wayne Smith said they are throwing everything at the tournament.
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Black Ferns ‘ready’ for World Cup opener

Black Ferns coach Wayne Smith believes his side starts their Rugby World Cup campaign against Australia at Eden Park on Saturday, having made progress since he took over the side earlier this year.
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Preview: Black Ferns v Australia (Rugby World Cup)

The ninth edition of the Women’s Rugby World Cup is set to kick-off at Eden Park on Saturday with an opening day triple header featuring the top three seeds in front of a world record crowd for women's rugby internationals.
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Black Ferns named for Rugby World Cup opener

The Black Ferns team to play in their opening match of Rugby World Cup 2021, in front of a record-breaking crowd, has been named.
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Wallaroos undaunted by ‘world record’ Eden Park crowd

Wallaroos captain Shannon Parry is undaunted at taking on the Black Ferns in front of a world-record crowd, at Eden Park, in Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup pool opener.
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Black Ferns In World Cup Openers

The Rugby World Cup starts on Saturday when the Black Ferns tackle Australia at Eden Park.
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Victoria Grant has Aupiki and the World Cup on her mind

Victoria Grant was a winner throughout her distinguished playing career. The former Black Ferns captain won the World Cup in 2006 and 2010 and was recognised as New Zealand Women's Player of the Year in 2008.
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