Being Barry's Daughter
My Dad has spent most of his life sharing his opinions which means most people have their own about him.
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When it's not your year
Advice on how to survive a troubled season from a veteran underdog
President Rush, long may she reign
Erin Rush is the Forrest Gump of New Zealand women's rugby. Her entire rugby career is a series of cameo appearances in the formative moments of our game. Flick through the albums, scour the almanac, scan the crowd and there she'll be. A box of birds,
For Adrienne
No sports this week. Just a little poem about grief.
The final round of PAC4
And just like that, we are almost at the end of another Pacific Four Series. Only two games are left before we find our winner.
Scores to settle from RWC25
It's only round two of the Pacific Four Series and it's already basically the finals. The nature of this round robin competition means losers from last week need to pick up a win to avoid the wooden spoon and the winners need to sidestep a loss
Code Hopping with Paris Lokotui
Trying her hand at her third professional sport
Who is Shyrah Tuliau-Tua'a?
Shyrah Tuliau-Tua'a is the breakthrough player named in the Black Ferns Pacific Four squad. But where did this winger come from?
Black Ferns Pacific Four Squad Breakdown
A full breakdown of Whitney Hansen's first Black Fern squad
Bread and Circuses and Roses
A lesson in solidarity from the world of women's sport
Do it for her?
What is the difference between International Women's Day and Valentine's Day?
My most inspiring Black Fern retires
Kate Henwood's story was a testimony for us girls, the old ones, who saw her success as our reward.
Out from behind my keyboard
I'm out in the world, taking part in these cool events next month and hope to see you there!
Best Job I Ever Had
When I used to organise for the Labour Party back in 2017, I would tell people I had the best job in the world and meant it.
Off the Hook
World Cup media analysis has been used to get media off the hook, I'm putting them back on it for failing women's rugby fans
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Grass Ceiling is growing thicker
The stats are getting worse for women coaching rugby.
A new test for April
The Black Ferns have confirmed a special ANZAC Day test against the Wallaroos to be played in Queensland.
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Pacific Four needs a SANZAAR
In order for this tournament to take the next step
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2026 NZ Women's Sports Watch Guide
All the dates for your diary in one place
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We All Deserve Sunshine
and to see ourselves in sport
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An Ode to 2025: Part 2
A reflection on the year that was
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31 Years Later
A woman is again leading the Black Ferns
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An Ode to 2025: Part 1
A reflection on the year that was
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On being brave
And what you mean by it