Canada produce first-half masterclass to sink Australia and reach Women’s Rugby World Cup semis
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Canada's Olivia Apps passing the ball in the Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Australia at Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol, England, on Sept 13, 2025.
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BRISTOL, England – Canada ran in five tries in a one-sided first half as they beat a spirited but outclassed Australia 46-5 to reach the Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-finals on Sept 13.
Defensively solid when they needed to be, Canada’s rampaging runners were too much for the Australians in a devastating opening 40 minutes that set up a second-half canter at Ashton Gate.
Alysha Corrigan went over twice, and Asia Hogan-Rochester, Sophie de Goede and McKinley Hunt also crossed before the break, while Fabiola Forteza and Karen Paquin added further tries after the interval to wrap up a comfortable victory.
The win for the second-ranked Canadians set up a compelling semi-final with New Zealand, after the defending champions produced a second-half try blitz to see off South Africa 46-17 earlier on Sept 13. REUTERS
