Melodie Robinson

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Remembering the Black Ferns’ 1998 Rugby World Cup strike weapons

Three legends of the game who would give anyone a run for their money – even today's Black Ferns.

By Melodie Robinson | 15th October, 2022

Portia Woodman on her way to scoring one of 13 tries in 4 games at the World Cup (Photo by Charles McQuillan – World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)

NZ Rugby needs to put its money where its mouth is on women’s rugby

Following a stellar campaign, the Black Ferns play England in the Rugby World Cup final tomorrow. Former Black Fern Melodie Robinson urges the New Zealand Rugby Union to properly back the only major growth area in the sport in NZ.

By Melodie Robinson | 26th August, 2017