Brave Boks fall agonisingly short as French state World Cup credentials
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New Zealand edge England in thrilling women's Rugby World Cup final
Ruahei Demant and Sarah Hunter, the respective captains of New Zealand and England, said they hope Saturday's women's Rugby World Cup final can "inspire the next generation" after the Black Ferns clinched a sixth title with a thrilling 34-31 victory in Auckland.
Mission accomplished, Smith heads back into retirement after rugby World Cup triumph
AUCKLAND: Wayne Smith said he would be heading back into retirement after transforming the Black Ferns from a side humbled in Europe at the end of last year into world champions again on Saturday (Nov 12).
Mission accomplished, Smith heads back into retirement after World Cup triumph
AUCKLAND : Wayne Smith said he would be heading back into retirement after transforming the Black Ferns from a side humbled in Europe at the end of last year into world champions again on Saturday.
New Zealand beat England to win women's Rugby World Cup
New Zealand's running game trumped England's power to win a thrilling final of the women's Rugby World Cup 34-31 in Auckland on Saturday and clinch a sixth world title.
Dominant England face final test against champions New Zealand
England have beaten all comers over the last three seasons and on Saturday in Auckland will formally seal their status as the best women's rugby team on the planet if they can dethrone hosts New Zealand in the World Cup final.
Black Ferns' Smith frightened by efficiency of England's forwards
New Zealand coach Wayne Smith knows what his team need to do to beat England in Saturday's final of the women's Rugby World Cup, but delivering the win that ensures the Black Ferns retain the title will be another matter entirely.
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.