Black Ferns advance to Rugby World Cup semifinals

Sunday 14 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 6 reports · updated Sun 14 Sep 2025, 5:01pm

In this story Black Ferns, Ruahei Demant, Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu

The Black Ferns defeated South Africa in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final in Exeter. After a tightly contested first half, New Zealand secured the win with a dominant second-half performance. Reports indicate the final score was between 46-17 and 47-17.

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1. NZ HeraldSun 14 Sep 2025, 1:59am

   Black Ferns v South Africa: New Zealand shake off South Africa to reach Rugby World Cup semfinals (opens in new tab)

   • Black Ferns v South Africa: The ‘rark-up’ that sparked the Black Ferns into the World Cup semifinals (opens in new tab) Sun 14 Sep 2025, 5:01pm
2. RNZSun 14 Sep 2025, 6:16am

   Rugby World Cup: Black Ferns survive scare against South Africa to book semi-finals spot (opens in new tab)

   • 'They are some big bodies': Black Ferns recount first half Bok blitz in World Cup quarter-final (opens in new tab) Sun 14 Sep 2025, 7:59am
   • Rugby World Cup: Black Ferns ride the 'mana wave' (opens in new tab) Sun 14 Sep 2025, 9:50am
3. Otago Daily TimesSun 14 Sep 2025, 8:23am

   Black Ferns see off Bok Women in World Cup quarter-final (opens in new tab)