The Black Ferns have solidified their place as Aotearoa’s most successful national sports team, claiming a record sixth World Cup title.

Despite the persistent narrative that audiences aren’t interested in Women’s sport, stadiums were filled during the tournament and viewers tuned in in record numbers to watch the final live. 

So is the women’s game finally getting the respect it deserves? Or is there more work to be done to ensure parity between men’s and women’s sport in this country?

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The Black Ferns have solidified their place as Aotearoa’s most successful national sports team, claiming a record sixth World Cup title.
Despite the persistent narrative that audiences aren’t interested in Women’s sport, stadiums were filled during the tournament and viewers tuned in in record numbers to watch the final live. 
So is the women’s game finally getting the respect it deserves? Or is there more work to be done to ensure parity between men’s and women’s sport in this country?
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Damien Venuto Editor: Paddy Fox Producer: Shaun D Wilson Executive Producer: Ethan Sills

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