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'A hard one': Alice Soper looks back on Black Ferns' Rugby World Cup loss

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sun, 21 Sept 2025, 11:26am
Asia Hogan-Rochester of Canada celebrates after scoring her team's second try during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 semifinal against the Black Ferns. Photo / Getty Images
Asia Hogan-Rochester of Canada celebrates after scoring her team's second try during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 semifinal against the Black Ferns. Photo / Getty Images

'A hard one': Alice Soper looks back on Black Ferns' Rugby World Cup loss

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sun, 21 Sept 2025, 11:26am

The Black Ferns are determined to wrap their World Cup campaign with a medal, quickly turning their attention to the bronze playoff next week.

They've surrendered their World Cup title, defeated by Canada in the semi-finals in Bristol.

Sports journalist Alice Soper has voiced disappointment with this weekend's loss.

"On the other hand, as a fan of women's rugby, there is a beautiful story attached to this Canadian team, so you kind of can't help but get behind them and hope that they go all the way - so it's been a tough pill to swallow."

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