Canada demolish defending champions New Zealand to reach World Cup final
Canada, who crowdfunded $1m to finance their World Cup dreams, led 24-7 at half-time after superb first-half display at Ashton Gate
Six-time champions New Zealand scored twice to close the gap
But Canada ran out emphatic winners to inflict first World Cup defeat on Black Ferns since 2014
England face France in second semi-final in Bristol on Saturday
Braxton Sorensen-McGee
The ball is flung wide and Braxton Sorensen-McGee scores in the corner. The 18-year-old has nine tries now in the World Cup. She can't add the extras from the touchline.
Sorensen-McGee gives New Zealand hope with third try
New Zealand 14-31 Canada
The Black Ferns continue to go forward. They need a score quick and win a penalty.
New Zealand 14-31 Canada
Olivia Apps straight into the action with a tackle to win the ball back. Canada clear but New Zealand will come back.
New Zealand 14-31 Canada
Olivia Apps is on for Justine Pelletier. McKinley Hunt also heads off for Brittany Kassil.
New Zealand 14-31 Canada
It is back for a penalty. No kicking for posts! The Black Ferns opt for a scrum.
New Zealand 14-31 Canada
New Zealand again go into Canada's 22. Really strong carries.
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Flying Vancouver to Palm Springs. Thank goodness for your live texts.
Anon
New Zealand 14-31 Canada
Ruby Tui
New Zealand World Cup winner on BBC Two
It's absolutely back on!
New Zealand 14-31 Canada
There is a bit of bounce about the Black Ferns. Is there time for a comeback? Off they go on another attack.
New Zealand 14-31 Canada
Anna Caplice
Former Ireland international on BBC Two
Is the full moon coming back out? Are the werewolves coming back into this World Cup?
New Zealand 14-31 Canada
Anna Caplice
Former Ireland international on BBC Two
Great line, just attacking the outside. It's a missed tackle and New Zealand pick out the space perfectly.
Usually after a score like that you see the Black Ferns grinning. They're not.
Liana Mikaele-Tu'u (con Braxton Sorensen-McGee)
Liana Mikaele-Tu'u hits a line and powers over. They can't, can they?
Mikaele-Tu'u scores New Zealand's second try
New Zealand 7-31 Canada
The Black Ferns explode into life as a chip kick is regather and Braxton Sorensen-McGee goes off on a run. New Zealand get good territory with a neat kick. Much better.
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Love it, nothing beats fast ruck speed, you can keep your structure, your pretty patterns, if you have quick rucks you will cause havoc. Take note England and France.
Anon
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Another penalty is kicked deep into New Zealand's 22. Here comes the maul.....
New Zealand do well to turn it over.
New Zealand 7-31 Canada
Tyson Beukeboom, Canada's most capped player, is on for Courtney O'Donnell. Beukeboom was around when Canada reached the final in 2014.
New Zealand 7-31 Canada
Canada are playing with such confidence. If it does finish in a victory then you wonder if the celebrations will be low key. For me, that would show they want more. And they should.
New Zealand 7-31 Canada
Philippa Tuttiett
Former Wales international on BBC Two
That's a little insight into what New Zealand can do....if they hold on to the ball.
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Canada have been excellent but NZ haven’t turned up. No intensity or pressure. Hoping they step up, too many one-sided games in this World Cup already.
Mark B
New Zealand 7-31 Canada
Really nice offloading and off go the Black Ferns. So, so sharp but they run out of room. Great defence.
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