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    Black Ferns Sevens star Michael Blyde is adamant she won't be lost to rugby...and is relieved she's in a position to scratch an itch to play rugby league

    Black Ferns Sevens star Michael Blyde is adamant she won't be lost to rugby...and is relieved she's in a position to scratch an itch to play rugby league


    Blyde has revealed discussions about cutting short her New Zealand Rugby contract were intense.

    But rather than entering into a debate about the merits of rugby as opposed to league, Blyde is just pleased women now have opportunities to be professional in a number of sports.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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