Rugby World Cup LIVE: England v Canada score, commentary & updates from semi-final

Summary

England through to World Cup final with battling victory at Eden Park in Auckland
Marlie Packer and Abby Dow scored early England tries but Canada hit back to level
Emily Scarratt penalty gave England slender 15-12 half-time lead
Dow finished superb move to put England 23-12 up in second half
Tyson Beukeboom try closes gap as amateur side Canada pressure England
But Red Roses hold firm to win 30th Test match in a row
Hosts New Zealand play France in second semi-final at 06:30 GMT

Live Reporting

Tom Rostance

Tune inpublished at 06:03 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2022
New Zealand v France (06:30 GMT)
BBC Radio 5 Live
England are there - but who will they be facing in next Saturday's final?
Tune in for commentary of the second World Cup semi-final on 5 live or in this page at 06:30 GMT.
And on that note we shall bid you farewell!
Postpublished at 06:02 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2022
England centre Emily Scarratt on 5 Live: "We are buzzing. There have been lots of bumps along the road but it's one big last effort and we'll be up for it."
Still to come...published at 06:00 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2022
New Zealand v France (06:30 GMT)
Katy Daley-Mclean
England's 2014 World Cup-winning captain on BBC Radio 5 Live
How perfect would it be if England beat New Zealand in the final at Eden Park? It would be the dream final.
'I can start packing now'published at 05:57 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2022
Canada 19-26 England
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England prop Bryony Cleall, twin sister of forward Poppy, was watching back in England:
"My heart-rate is coming back down. I am so happy we are in the final," she tells Radio 5 Live.
"I can start packing now to go out for the final and join our parents.
"I really want to watch England lift the trophy."
'We will be back'published at 05:55 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2022
Canada 19-26 England
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Canada coach Kevin Rouet: "I am proud of the girls. It is about details, England were better on details but I am so proud. We had some missed opportunities but give us a chance and we will be back, don't worry.
"Our goal was to win the World Cup so we are disappointed."
Postpublished at 05:51 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2022
Katy Daley-Mclean
England's 2014 World Cup-winning captain on BBC Radio 5 Live
Imagine what Canada could be like if they had England's investment
'You won't see a better try than that'published at 05:51 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2022
Canada 19-26 England
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England coach Simon Middleton: "That's what we came here to do. We have got work to do, we need to recover well and there's a fair bit to get through. We didn't play well today but we showed loads of character.
"Canada were absolutely brilliant, they just don't make any mistakes with the ball. We were soft in defence, we invited them in. They have so much spirit and character.
"But I am thrilled. We are under massive pressure and we are in the final, that's all that matters. That's why we brought Abby Dow here. We were always going to give her a chance, you won't see a better try than that. Individual brilliance."
Postpublished at 05:47 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2022
FT: Canada 19-26 England
Katy Daley-Mclean
England's 2014 World Cup-winning captain on BBC Radio 5 Live
As an England fan after 60 minutes I was not enjoying it as much as I thought I would. It was a great game and the standard we want more of because there have been a lot of big wins.
'Bucket list stuff'published at 05:46 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2022
Canada 19-26 England
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England centre Emily Scarratt: "It was really tough, I was able to do my part today. It's what the scoreline suggests, Canada were fantastic but we were on the right side of the scoreboard at the end.
"We aim for perfection, we'll keep pushing and we'll have to play better next weekend to win. Can you believe that try from Abby Dow? She was meant to be out for nine months and she scores that, unbelievable...
"We are ready for the final, whoever it is. This is bucket list stuff, playing a World Cup final in Eden Park."
Postpublished at 05:42 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2022
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'Dow had a stormer'published at 05:40 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2022
FT: Canada 19-26 England
Katy Daley-Mclean
England's 2014 World Cup-winning captain on BBC Radio 5 Live
Abby Dow had a storming match. It is amazing what she went through to recover from her broken leg. We worried if she had enough to perform at her best but she showed she had full confidence to take on the defenders. Her second try was the potential try of the tournament.
Postpublished at 05:40 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2022
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England lock Zoe Aldcroft has been named Player of the Match.
Postpublished at 05:38 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2022
FT: Canada 19-26 England
Katy Daley-Mclean
England's 2014 World Cup-winning captain on BBC Radio 5 Live
I can't imagine England will be doubting themselves. Some individuals will be disappointed how they performed and will be motivated to play better next week.
'All that matters is the win'published at 05:38 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2022
Canada 19-26 England
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Canada captain Sophie de Goede: "I'm incredibly proud. We are not happy about losing in the semis, we'll go for bronze next week. All that matters is the win. Credit to them, they got it today.
"There is no difference in talent level out there. With more resources and time together we can turn this around. Hopefully next time we are in the gold medal game."
Yes, yes you are...published at 05:35 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2022
Canada 19-26 England
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'Boy did Canada test us'published at 05:33 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2022
Canada 19-26 England
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England captain Sarah Hunter: "It was incredible, we came here to get into the final. Boy did Canada test us. It was a showcase for what women's rugby is all about.
"Canada were relentless, we had to put our bodies on the line and we were desperate to get into the final.
"When points were on offer we had to take them. It's knockout rugby."
Dream Dowpublished at 05:31 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2022
Canada 19-26 England
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Abby Dow was hooked up to five machines to try and fix her mangled leg in time for this tournament. She was ruled out for nine months, seven months before her exhilarating, match-winning score tonight...
'Canada were tremendous'published at 05:27 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2022
Canada 19-26 England
Katy Daley-Mclean
England's 2014 World Cup-winning captain on BBC Radio 5 Live
Canada were tremendous but that will have done England the world of good to have been tested like that. They can look at those areas and be really well prepared for the final.
Flying the flagpublished at 05:27 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2022
Canada 19-26 England
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It will be an eighth World Cup final for England's women. That's 30 (THIRTY) wins on the bounce.
'What a game!'published at 05:25 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2022
Kat Merchant
2014 England World Cup winner on BBC Radio 5 Live
What a game! There were points left out on that pitch by Canada. That was a great effort by Canada, an amateur side but England did what they had to do and overcame the test.