Black Ferns

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Black Ferns into semi-finals with 55-3 win over Wales (Otago Daily Times)

Alana Bremner of New Zealand scores a try during tonight's quarter-final match against Wales in Whangarei. Photo: Getty Images. Wing Portia Woodman scored a ...

We are trying to get better and better each week," New Zealand loose-forward Kennedy Simon said at the post-match presentation. "The intensity we played it … Hirini’s score was also out wide as New Zealand created the space for her to canter over.

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Phil Gifford: The Black Ferns were a better watch than the All Blacks (New Zealand Herald)

Phil Gifford lists seven talking points from the rugby weekend. Battle of the brands. What rugby fan wasn't interested in seeing whether it was the Black ...

If the Black Ferns reach the final, or win it, it’ll be one of the great sporting achievements by a New Zealand team. Three big Welsh forwards grimly tried to stop her but Connor, like a Mac truck shifting down a gear, shunted them all back and back until she was planting the ball over the line. But in the 15-a-side game what’s even more notable is how she relishes physical contact, whether bashing upfield with the ball, or making jarring tackles. Once they’ve found a potential weak spot, they hone in on it like heat-seeking missiles. Codie Taylor has found his rhythm again, which is a huge boost to the hooking stocks. Sevu Reece reminded me how tough, strong and hard-working he is.

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