England and New Zealand set up Women's Rugby World Cup final showdown
AUCKLAND: England and New Zealand won gripping semi-finals in Auckland on Saturday (Nov 5) to set up a women's Rugby World Cup decider between the two top-ranked teams.
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It's a tale of two World Cups for Áine O'Gorman
For the next nine months or so, the words 'World' and 'Cup' will be following Áine O'Gorman around in lockstep wherever she goes. Not that she's going to mind of course.
Gutsy Black Ferns narrow the gap but England another step up - Smith
AUCKLAND : New Zealand coach Wayne Smith hailed the heart displayed by his Black Ferns side in their victory over France in the women's World Cup semi-finals on Saturday but said next week's final against England would be another step up.
France miss late penalty as New Zealand win thriller to reach World Cup final
Holders New Zealand survived a last-minute missed penalty from France to book their place in the World Cup final against England with a 25-24 win in Auckland.
Drouin misses last-gasp penalty as New Zealand book World Cup date with England
AUCKLAND :France flyhalf Caroline Drouin missed a last-gasp penalty as defending champions New Zealand claimed a 25-24 classic at Eden Park on Saturday and set up a blockbuster women's Rugby World Cup final against England.
Fiji lay down early marker at Hong Kong Sevens
HONG KONG: Fiji laid down a marker with a 59-12 demolition of Japan on the opening day of the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens, coming back from the scare of conceding the first try.
England battle past Canada to secure spot in World Cup final
England withstood a late surge to hang on for a 26-19 win over Canada at Eden Park in Auckland and become the first team through to the final of the World Cup.
England winger Dow caps injury comeback with moment of magic
AUCKLAND : England winger Abby Dow lit up Eden Park with two tries in their 26-19 win over Canada in the women's Rugby World Cup semi-finals but coach Simon Middleton said she would not even have been on the pitch had it not been for the Red Roses medical staff.