Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: All the team news for the quarter-finals

Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 2:30 PM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson

The Rugby World Cup 2025 knockout stages are here as the eight teams lock in their line-ups for the quarter-finals.

It starts on Saturday (AEST) as New Zealand face South Africa, while Australian attention will be on the Wallaroos as they take on Canada in Bristol.

Watch the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup live and on-demand via Stan Sport.

Hosts England will battle Six Nations rivals Scotland, with France and Ireland contesting the other quarter-final.

Rugby.com.au presents the teams for the quarter-finals.

NOTE: All teams will be announced 48 hours prior to the kick-off.

Saturday September 13 10:00 pm AEST: New Zealand v South Africa at Sandy Park, Exeter, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

NEW ZEALAND (1-15): Chryss Viliko, Georgia Ponsonby, Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu, Maiakawanakaulani Roos, Alana Bremner, Liana Mikaele-Tu'u, Jorja Miller, Kaipo Olsen-Baker, Maia Joseph, Ruahei Demant (co-c), Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, Theresa Setefano, Stacey Wakka, Braxton Sorensen-McGee, Renee Holmes

Replacements: Atlanta Lolohea, Awinha Tangen-Wainohu, Kate Henwood, Laura Bayfield, Kennedy Tukuafu (co-c), Iritana Hohaia, Katelyn Vahaakolo, Ayesha Leti-iiga

SOUTH AFRICA (1-15): Sanelisiwe Charlie, Lindelwa Gwala, Babalwa Latsha, Nolusindiso Booi (c), Danelle Lochner, Sizophila Solontsi, Sinazo Mcatshulwa, Aseza Hele, Nadine Roos, Libbie Janse van Rensburg, Ayanda Malinga, Aphiwe Ngwevu, Zintle Mpupha, Maceala Samboya, Byrhandre Dolf

Replacements: Luchell Hanekom, Yonela Ngxingolo, Nombuyekezo Mdliki, Vainah Ubisi, Anathi Qolo, Lerato Makua, Catha Jacobs, Eloise Webb

Referee: Sara Cox (RFU)

Assistant Referees: Ella Goldsmith (RA) & Kat Roache (USAR)

TMO: Rachel Horton (RA)

FPRO: Matteo Liperini (FIR)

Sunday September 14 1:00 am AEST: Canada v Australia at Ashton Gate, Bristol, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport and the Nine Network

CANADA (1-15): McKinley Hunt, Emily Tuttosi, Daleaka Menin, Sophie de Goede, Courtney O'Donnell, Caroline Crossley, Karen Paquin, Fabiola Forteza, Justine Pelletier, Taylor Perry, Asia Hogan-Rochester, Alex Tessier (c), Florence Symonds, Alysha Corrigan, Julia Schell

Replacements: Gillian Boag, Brittany Kassil, Olivia Demerchant, Laetitia Royer, Tyson Beukeboom, Gabrielle Senft, Olivia Apps, Shoshanah Seumanutafa

AUSTRALIA (1-15): Lydia Kavoa, Adiana Talakai, Eva Karpani, Kaitlan Leaney, Michaela Leonard, Piper Duck, Emily Chancellor, Siokapesi Palu (c), Samantha Wood, Faitala Moleka, Desiree Miller, Cecilia Smith, Georgina Friedrichs, Maya Stewart, Caitlyn Halse

Replacements: Katalina Amosa, Faliki Pohiva, Bridie O'Gorman, Ash Fernandez, Ashley Marsters, Tabua Tuinakauvadra, Tia Hinds, Trilleen Pomare

Referee: Hollie Davidson (SRU)

Assistant Referees: Lauren Jenner (FIR) & Holly Wood (RFU)

TMO: Leo Colgan (IRFU)

FPRO: Andrew McMenemy (SRU)

Saturday September 13 10:00 pm AEST: France v Ireland at Sandy Park, Exeter, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

FRANCE (1-15): Yllana Brosseau, Agathe Gerin, Rose Bernadou, Manae Feleu, Madoussou Fall Raclot, Axelle Berthoumieu, Lea Champon, Charlotte Escudero, Pauline Bourdon Sansus, Lina Queyroi, Kelly Arbey, Gabrielle Vernier, Marine Menager (c), Joanna Grisez, Morgane Bourgeois

Replacements: Manon Bigot, Annaelle Deshaye, Assia Khalfaoui, Hina Ikahehegi, Seraphine Okemba, Teani Feleu, Alexandra Chambon, Emilie Boulard

IRELAND (1-15): Niamh O'Dowd, Neve Jones, Linda Djougang, Ruth Campbell, Sam Monaghan (c), Fiona Tuite, Aoife Wafer, Brittany Hogan, Aoibheann Reilly, Dannah O'Brien, Amee Leigh Costigan, Eve Higgins, Aoife Dalton, Beibhinn Parsons, Stacey Flood

Replacements: Cliodhna Moloney MacDonald, Ellena Perry, Sadhbh McGrath, Eimear Corri-Fallon, Grace Moore, Emily Lane, Enya Breen, Anna McGann

Referee: Aimee Barrett-Theron (SARU)

Assistant Referees: Maggie Cogger-Orr (NZR) & Natarsha Ganley (NZR)

TMO: Ian Tempest (RFU)

FPRO: Andrew McMenemy (SRU)

Monday September 15 1:00 am AEST: England v Scotland at Ashton Gate, Bristol, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

ENGLAND (1-15): Kelsey Clifford, Amy Cokayne, Maud Muir, Morwenna Talling, Rosie Galligan, Zoe Aldcroft (c), Sadia Kabeya, Alex Matthews, Natasha Hunt, Holly Aitchison, Jess Breach, Tatyana Heard, Megan Jones, Abby Dow, Helena Rowland

Replacements: Lark Atkin-Davies, MacKenzie Carson, Sarah Benn, Abbie Ward, Maddie Feaunati, Lucy Packer, Zoe Harrison, Emma Sing

SCOTLAND (1-15): Leah Bartlett, Lana Skeldon, Christine Belisle, Emma Wassell, Sarah Bonar, Rachel Malcolm (c), Evie Gallagher, Jade Konkel, Leia Brebner-Holden, Helen Nelson, Francesca McGhie, Lisa Thomson, Emma Orr, Rhona Lloyd, Chloe Rollie

Replacements: Elis Martin, Molly Wright, Molly Poolman, Eva Donaldson, Rachel McLachlan, Alex Stewart, Caity Mattinson, Evie Wills

Referee:  Aurélie Groizeleau (FFR)

Assistant Referees: Clara Munarini (FIR) & Amber Stamp-Dunstan (WRU)

TMO: Quinton Immelman (SARU)

FPRO: Matteo Liperini (FIR)

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