Dr Farah Palmer: ‘Take a bow trailblazers’It’s been a rollercoaster ride — and there’s one more loop-de-loop left for the Black Ferns to experience tonight. People are no longer seeing women’s rugby as a novelty; we are no longer the bridesmaids. Photo / PhotosportOn their path to the Rugby World Cup final, the Black Ferns have done more than win a few games of rugby — they have united the country. I was 5 years old when I watched the All Blacks win the 1987 Rugby World Cup final. I’ve been lucky enough to play in a World Cup final, so I know what these girls are going through.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 12, 2022 01:21 UTC