The Black Ferns are back on New Zealand soil, taking on France in the WXV Global Series.

Both teams are eager to build momentum as they clash this afternoon in the first of three tests.

Loose Forward Elinor-Plum King joined Adam Cooper to preview the clash.

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The Silver Ferns are returning to the court for the first time since claiming the Commonwealth Gold.

They're facing Australia in the Constellation Cup, their first game at a sold-out Spark Arena. They'll be eager to claim the series victory, as it would make them #1 in the world.

Midcourter Kimiora Poi joined Adam Cooper to preview the series.

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It's finals week for the Heartland Championship.

King Country must conquer Meads Cup defending champions Mid Canterbury to triumph for their union's most famous son this afternoon.

The Rams travel to Ashburton for their first tier one final —named for Te Kuiti's own Sir Colin "Pinetree" Meads— in the 20-year history of Heartland Championship rugby.

Meanwhile, South Canterbury and Whanganui compete for the second tier Lochore Cup down State Highway One in Timaru tomorrow.

Heartland rugby expert Kevin Hare joined Adam Cooper to preview the finals.

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