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No Tears on the Field

1h 27m Documentary 2025

In New Zealand’s heartland, teams of aspiring female rugby players must shatter glass ceilings both on and off the field to achieve their improbable dream of international glory.

Directed by Doc Edge alumna Burd (Changing Gear, Monterey, Let’s Talk About Sex), the film is more than rugby, it is about resilience and authenticity at its best; young women daring to dream big but taken out by curveballs that leave you gasping, belly laughing, and ultimately feeling like anything is possible.

It follows a season of women’s grassroots rugby in Taranaki from club players to sporting superheroes Michaela Blyde. You will be cheering from the sideline.

Contains swearing consistent with provincial rugby.

The film was pitched at Doc Edge Industry 2024.

Bernadette Courtney

Kiwi Burd Films

+64 027 284 3415

Director

Lisa Burd

Producer

Alex Lee

Language

English

Country

New Zealand