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Portia Woodman-Wickliffe returns from retirement

Black Ferns winger and record World Cup try-scorer Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, has announced her return to international rugby, reversing her earlier retirement following the 2024 Olympic Games.

After leading the Blues Women to victory in Super Rugby Aupiki, the 33-year-old signed an eight-month contract and declared her intention to compete in the 2025 World Cup.

Woodman-Wickliffe is a two-time World Cup winner and multiple-time World Rugby award recipient.

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