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Eden Park is gearing up for a blockbuster weekend with Auckland to be treated to three sporting internationals.

The Black Ferns and Japan meet in an historic first test at Eden Park on Saturday. The Black Ferns are firm favourites to win but Japan are improving quickly and like to play at breakneck pace.

In a match of entirely different nature to last weekend, the Black Ferns have defeated the Australian Wallaroos 22-14 in an historic first Test match at Adelaide Oval.

Australia's Wallaroos were much improved in their second Test against New Zealand but the reality is they remain well behind their trans Tasman rivals…

The Black Ferns crushed Australia last week but coach Wayne Smith is demanding better in Saturday's second and final test in Adelaide.

The Black Ferns have dominantly beaten the Wallaroos 52-5 in the first of two tests in the O'Reilly Cup series.

The Black Ferns and All Blacks Sevens have named experienced sides for the defence of their Commonwealth Games titles.

Rugby sevens fans will notice some big names missing from the Commonwealth Games team lists, including former All Blacks Sevens captain Tim Mikkelson

As they contemplate their final match of the Pacific Four series in Whangarei, the Black Ferns will be seeking to blood two more debutantes, record a third straight win and take more steps forward in their improving performances after the 28-0 shutout of Canada last Sunday.

The Black Ferns have worn down Canada 28-0 to take their second straight victory in the Pacific Four Series.