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Black Ferns

plural noun

  1. the women's international Rugby Union football team of New Zealand

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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However, the Black Ferns, who are famous for peaking when it matters, have also been convincing and cruised past Japan in Exeter on Sunday.

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Seeking to show their credentials after title rivals England and Canada compiled big wins in their opening matches, the Black Ferns only led 21-3 at half-time as Spain produced a battling display that belied their world ranking of 13.

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The Black Ferns still managed to score a try despite their two-player disadvantage but they conceded in the final play of the game as Spain touched down for a score their efforts deserved.

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Las Leonas, beaten 97-7 by England in a warm-up match, deservedly got points on the board with a penalty from Amalia Argudo and, roared on by the York crowd, continued to make life uncomfortable for the Black Ferns.

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The Black Ferns are really big.

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