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NZ HeraldNews report · Oct 11, 7:20 AM
Two-time World Cup-winning Black Fern Cheryl Waaka dies aged 56
The Northland rugby great broke coaching barriers and championed the women’s game.
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Two-time World Cup-winning Black Fern Cheryl Waaka dies aged 56
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What happened The Northland rugby great broke coaching barriers and championed the women’s game.
The headline split The left frames it as "Two-time World Cup-winning Black Fern dies". The center frames it as "Two-time World Cup-winning Black Fern Cheryl Waaka dies aged 56".
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Left / center-leftTwo-time World Cup-winning Black Fern dies
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Stuff (New Zealand)News report · Oct 11, 7:57 AM
Two-time World Cup-winning Black Fern dies
Cheryl Waaka’s whānau announced her passing on Sunday, describing her as a "beloved sister, friend and legend."
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