News | Rugby

12 Sep 2025 16:57

| outlook hotmail | yahoo mail | gmail | news | weather | finance | shopping | about nzcity | Search |

NZCity News

Home > News > Sports > Rugby

South Africa's reference to their rugby reserves bench as a "bomb squad" has extended from the men to their women's side for Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against the Black Ferns at Exeter

South Africa's reference to their rugby reserves bench as a "bomb squad" has extended from the men to their women's side for Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against the Black Ferns at Exeter

12 September 2025

They've opted for a seven-one forwards-backs split for the teams' second meeting - the previous encounter was a New Zealand win at the 2010 global showpiece.

Black Ferns coach Allan Bunting's reacted.

Kaipo Olsen-Baker returns from an ankle injury to feature at number eight for New Zealand - Theresa Setefano replaces the concussed Sylvia Brunt at second-five.

INTERNATIONAL RUGBY COVERAGE WITH ACCESS SOLUTIONS. ELEVATING YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS TO A HIGHER LEVEL

>> More Rugby News

Subscribe to NZCity's Rugby articles

© 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

Other Rugby News

12 Sep: All Blacks hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho is declaring himself ready for arguably his biggest test start in nearly three years

12 Sep: The unravelling from a win in Cordoba to a maiden loss in Buenos Aires is guiding how the All Blacks prepare for the Springboks re-match tomorrow in Wellington

11 Sep: New All Blacks wing Leroy Carter hopes to channel his experiences on the biggest Sevens stages when he makes his test debut on Saturday night

11 Sep: Leroy Carter is ready to be the latest custodian of an iconic All Blacks jersey

11 Sep: All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has rewarded form in naming his squad of 23 for Saturday's Rugby Championship test against the Springboks in Wellington

10 Sep: Former All Blacks coach John Hart believes South Africa's mentor Rassie Erasmus has shown he is prepared to gamble by making sweeping changes for Saturday's re-match against New Zealand in Wellington

10 Sep: Former All Blacks coach John Hart has expressed surprise at Springboks mentor Rassie Erasmus' decision to opt for wholesale backline changes in Saturday's re-match against New Zealand at Wellington

Top Stories

RUGBY
All Blacks hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho is declaring himself ready for arguably his biggest test start in nearly three years More...

BUSINESS
Secondary teachers are optimistic the Government will pull through, even though the latest pay offer has been rejected. More...

Today's News

Law and Order:
Police officers have been seen removing items from the camp site of fugitive Tom Phillips and his children 16:37

Law and Order:
The cordon around the site of Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips' death is set to be lifted 16:27

Law and Order:
The mother of the Marokopa children was in court on driving charges just hours after her former husband was shot dead 15:27

Law and Order:
Court hears details of Hakyung Lee's 'descent into madness' before children's deaths 14:57

Motoring:
Aussie Supercars rookie Aaron Cameron's set the fastest time in first practice at the opening Enduro Cup round in South Australia 14:57

Soccer:
One of the Wellington Phoenix's best players is back as new head coach Bev Priestman continues to build an impressive women's roster 14:07

Law and Order:
Another two youths have been charged with murder after the death of a 15-year-old in Napier earlier this year 13:47

Entertainment:
The Long Walk proves yet again why Stephen King’s stories are perfect for the big screen 13:07

Rugby:
All Blacks hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho is declaring himself ready for arguably his biggest test start in nearly three years 13:07

Education:
FBI releases images of 'person of interest' in search for Charlie Kirk's killer 12:57

News Search

© 2025 New Zealand City Ltd