New Zealand Women

46 - 17

Full Time

South Africa Women

New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

Conversion

Braxton Sorensen-McGee converts the try.

80'

Try

Katelyn Vaha'akolo goes on their own for a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Katelyn Vaha'akolo bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

79'

Spellbinding play by Renee Holmes is finished off with a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Stacey Waaka bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

77'

Conversion

Byrhandre Dolf has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

South Africa are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Lerato Makua picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Ayanda Malinga took full advantage.

68'

New Zealand make a substitution with Katelyn Vaha'akolo coming on.

66'

New Zealand make a substitution with Ruahei Demant coming off.

66'

Conversion

The New Zealand supporters go wild as Braxton Sorensen-McGee successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

Great hands by New Zealand leads to a try for Renee Holmes

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Renee Holmes goes through the gap.

64'

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe sets up the try.

64'

South Africa sub Lerato Makua comes onto the field.

64'

Sinazo Mcatshulwa departs for South Africa.

64'

South Africa sub Nombuyekezo Mdliki comes onto the field.

64'

Babalwa Latsha departs for South Africa.

64'

South Africa sub Luchell Hanekom comes onto the field.

64'

Lindelwa Gwala departs for South Africa.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Renee Holmes goes through the gap.

63'

Iritana Hohaia comes on for New Zealand.

59'

Maia Joseph leaves the field.

59'

Kate Henwood comes on for New Zealand.

59'

Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu leaves the field.

59'

Awhina Tangen-Wainohu comes on for New Zealand.

59'

Chryss Viliko leaves the field.

59'

Eloise Webb comes on for South Africa.

56'

Aphiwe Ngwevu leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Kennedy Tukuafu as they get over the gainline!

55'

Laura Bayfield comes on for New Zealand.

55'

Maiakawanakaulani Roos leaves the field.

55'

Atlanta Lolohea comes on for New Zealand.

55'

Georgia Ponsonby leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Renee Holmes kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

A penetrating move by New Zealand results in a try for Kaipo Olsen-Baker.

53'

That's a great try assist by Stacey Waaka.

53'

What a run here by Stacey Waaka as they get over the gainline!

53'

What a run here by Alana Bremner as they get over the gainline!

53'

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Catha Jacobs getting some game time.

48'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Aseza Hele being replaced.

48'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Anathi Qolo getting some game time.

48'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Danelle Lochner being replaced.

48'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Vainah Ubisi getting some game time.

48'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Nolusindiso Booi being replaced.

48'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Yonela Ngxingolo getting some game time.

48'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Sanelisiwe Charlie being replaced.

48'

Renee Holmes has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

47'

Try

Slick passing by New Zealand leads to a try for Kaipo Olsen-Baker.

46'

Spellbinding play by Georgia Ponsonby is finished off with a try.

46'

Braxton Sorensen-McGee makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Kaipo Olsen-Baker makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Kennedy Tukuafu getting some game time.

45'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Jorja Miller being replaced.

45'

New Zealand go for goal with Renee Holmes taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

44'

Try

Slick passing by New Zealand leads to a try for Braxton Sorensen-McGee.

43'

Jorja Miller played a key part in that try.

43'

Jorja Miller makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Renee Holmes as it drops short of the posts.

41'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for New Zealand as Renee Holmes goes over.

40'

Maia Joseph played a key part in that try.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

42'

South Africa go for goal with Byrhandre Dolf taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

42'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Aphiwe Ngwevu dots the ball down from close range.

41'

Ayesha Leti-I'iga comes on for New Zealand.

34'

Theresa Setefano leaves the field.

34'

Renee Holmes curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

29'

Try

Silky skills by New Zealand ends with a try for Braxton Sorensen-McGee.

28'

Trouble here as Braxton Sorensen-McGee breaches the defence.

28'

Spellbinding play by Maia Joseph is finished off with a try.

28'

Renee Holmes curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

25'

Try

New Zealand are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Theresa Setefano picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

24'

More power was needed in that conversion attempt by Byrhandre Dolf as it drops short.

20'

Try

South Africa are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Babalwa Latsha picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

19'

The defensive line has been broken as Sizophila Solontsi goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Maceala Samboya goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 New Zealand Women v South Africa Women 
  
 Quarter Final 
  
 Sat 13th September 2025, 07:00am CDT 
  
 Sandy Park 
  
 Paramount+ 
  
 Sara Cox

Points Flow Chart

New Zealand Women win +29

Time in lead

Mins in lead

63%

% Of Game In Lead

37%

Possession Last 10 min

63%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Sorensen-McGee

46 - 17

80'

Vaha'akolo

44 - 17

79'

Dolf

76'

39 - 17

Makua

75'

39 - 15

Sorensen-McGee

39 - 10

65'

Holmes

37 - 10

64'

Holmes

32 - 10

54'

Olsen-Baker

30 - 10

53'

Olsen-Baker

25 - 10

46'

Sorensen-McGee

20 - 10

43'

Holmes

15 - 10

40'

Half Time

Ngwevu

41'

10 - 10

Sorensen-McGee

10 - 5

28'

Setefano

5 - 5

24'

Latsha

19'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Attack Profile

New Zealand Women

South Africa Women

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Defence Profile

New Zealand Women

South Africa Women

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

89%

54%

3-6 secs

11%

42%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

144

Last 5 Penalties

61'

67'

71'

73'

74'

New Zealand Women

South Africa Women

Black Ferns vs Springbok Women Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Black Ferns face off against Springbok Women in Women's Rugby World Cup Quarter Final on Sat 13th September 2025 at Sandy Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00 and is broadcast on BBC iPlayer, BBC. In South Africa it’s at 14:00 SAST on SuperSport, 00:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 22:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 05:00 EST on Paramount+ in the US.

Black Ferns won the last encounter but Black Ferns are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, Black Ferns sits at 3 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Springbok Women holds 10.

The two sides are separated by 7 places in the rankings with Black Ferns in position 3 and Springbok Women in position 10 as such Black Ferns are favourites on paper.

Black Ferns vs Springbok Women Squads

The official squads for Black Ferns vs Springbok Women will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.