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
HT: New Zealand 7-24 Canada
Katy Daley-Mclean
England's 2014 World Cup winning captain on BBC Two
We are getting a cracking game as long as you like attack. If you are a defence coach you're pulling your hair out. Canada are dominating.
Who saw that coming?
New Zealand 7-24 Canada
The ball bounces off the chest of Liana Mikaele-Tu'u. The world champions are miles off it.
New Zealand 7-24 Canada
Watch Asia Hogan-Rochester's stunning finish.
Hogan-Rochester scores 'pulsating' second try for Canada
New Zealand 7-24 Canada
Philippa Tuttiett
Former Wales international on BBC Two
Without a doubt this Canadian team is the best Canadian team I've seen in years. I was there when they made the World Cup final in 2014, they've always been athletes and physical. But now it's the awareness, the understanding of the game. They've got the nuts and bolts, but they've also got the magic as well.
New Zealand 7-24 Canada
Scrum-half Justine Pelletier has been the best player on the pitch. Another sharp run around the fringes. Canada want another one.
New Zealand 7-24 Canada
Mike Henson
BBC Sport at Ashton Gate
That one-handed inside offload ffrom Justine Pelletier?
Saucier than a seaside postcard.
New Zealand 7-24 Canada
Anna Caplice
Former Ireland international on BBC Two
So many Canada players are always alive for the offload, their connection together is outstanding.
It's no surprise it was Sophie de Goede, or Sophie de Greaty, or whatever we're calling her!
New Zealand 7-24 Canada
Philippa Tuttiett
Former Wales international on BBC Two
Celebrate that one Sophie. I bet that one felt good.
Sophie de Goede (con De Goede)
'Where did she come from?' De Goede scores Canada's fourth try
So gooooood.
Sophie de Goede collects an offload by Justine Pelletier and races clear untouched. The pace of a back from the lock. She then knocks over the extra two points.
Big game player.
Image source, Getty ImagesNew Zealand 7-17 Canada
Lesley McKenzie
Former Canada international and current Japan head coach on BBC Two
It's been such a feast of attacking rugby, hasn't it? Both teams have been great with the ball in hand. You've seen some uncharacteristic mistakes from the world champions, and you do not want to give Canada attacking platforms, they make you pay. They're forceful, they're powerful.
New Zealand 7-17 Canada
I felt that tackle from Portia Woodman-Wickliffe. Her face was full of aggression. She came out of retirement to win another World Cup and is not going to give up just yet.
New Zealand 7-17 Canada
Braxton Sorensen-McGee throws the ball into touch. The Black Ferns had numbers and are starting to play. Nice carry again from number eight Kaipo Olsen-Baker, who has been excellent.
New Zealand 7-17 Canada
Mike Henson
BBC Sport at Ashton Gate
This match is living up to the hype, an absolute closing-time car-park ding-donger with both teams throwing everything at each other.
New Zealand had to pull themselves back from well down to win this title at Eden Park three years ago.
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This is a just a magnificent game of rugby
Gerard, London
Image source, Getty ImagesNew Zealand 7-17 Canada
Julia Schell chips and goes to regather but is taken out. Alex Tessier asks for a penalty, the answer is a quick no.
New Zealand 7-17 Canada
Anna Caplice
Former Ireland international on BBC Two
The Black Ferns are the werewolves of women's rugby. They come alive in the knockouts.
New Zealand 7-17 Canada
Philippa Tuttiett
Former Wales international on BBC Two
You just felt that had a bit of bite about it. "I am fed up with this".
This pick-and-go, that was New Zealand proving a point. A sleeping giant is awoken, potentially.
Tanya Kalounivale (con Renee Holmes)
Game on. Tanya Kalounivale picks and powers her way over for a score.
Kalounivale powers over for New Zealand's first try
New Zealand 0-17 Canada
Anna Caplice
Former Ireland international on BBC Two
New Zealand really are rocked. Canada kept punching and punching, drawing in so many New Zealand players. When Canada finally looked up to pass to the backs there were so few New Zealand defenders. Canada timed the execution of their pass so well.
