Black Ferns face Canada in Rugby World Cup semi-final

Thursday 18 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 18 Sep 2025, 10:00am

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The Black Ferns will play Canada in their Rugby World Cup semi-final on Saturday morning. Jorja Miller has been ruled out of the match, while Ruahei Demant is set to play her 50th test. The team will need strong defence to progress following their quarter-final win against South Africa.

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1. Otago Daily TimesThu 18 Sep 2025, 4:30am

   Big D, quick start, give the ball to Sorensen-McGee (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 18 Sep 2025, 5:58am

   Black Ferns v Canada: Jorja Miller out of Rugby World Cup semifinal, Ruahei Demant to play 50th test (opens in new tab)

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