Summary

  • Canada score seven tries in dominant 46-5 win over Australia at Ashton Gate

  • Five of those tries helped Canada into 26-point lead at half-time

  • Canada will face New Zealand in semi-finals after Black Ferns beat South Africa 46-17 earlier on Saturday

  • Sunday's quarter-finals: France v Ireland (13:00 BST), England v Scotland (16:00 BST)

  1. Goodbye!published at 18:10 BST 13 September

    After six hours of rugby live-texting it's time for me and the team to sign off!

    You can watch the highlights from Canada's big win over Australia below, they'll face New Zealand in Friday's semi-final.

    Meantime, you can keep up with all the Rugby World Cup news on our dedicated rugby page. See you all tomorrow!

    Media caption,

    Dominant Canada soundly beat Australia to reach semis

  2. 'I will treasure memories forever'published at 18:08 BST 13 September

    FT: Canada 46-5 Australia

    Australia head coach Jo Yapp, speaking to BBC Sport: "We are incredibly disappointed.

    "We knew Canada, if we gave them opportunities with the ball, what they are capable of. We saw that in the first half.

    "In the second half we tried to throw more punches and we definitely saw that."

    On leaving her role at the end of the World Cup: "They are a talented young group of players, it is exciting to see how much they push on. I have loved working with them, they have really welcomed me and my family.

    "I will treasure memories forever."

    On the 2029 World Cup: "This team are capable of winning that World Cup. They need that support and investment."

  3. Sunday's World Cup quarter-finalspublished at 18:05 BST 13 September

    • France v Ireland (13:00 BST)
    • England v Scotland (16:00 BST)

    Both games are live on BBC TV, radio and online.

  4. NZ match 'going to be a lot of fun'published at 18:02 BST 13 September

    FT: Canada 46-5 Australia

    Canadian try-scorer Asia Hogan-Rochester on being a World Cup semi-finalist: "That sounds amazing. That was definitely the goal today. We wanted to play a professional game but at the same time have some fun. Both things were achieved, so I'm really happy with that.

    "It was a team effort. We shared the load over the try line."

    On coach Kevin Rouet: "He's absolutely so influential. Not only for our team but all the club scenes throughout Canada. He just empowers us to play our best rugby and have fun."

    On facing New Zealand in the semi-final: "It's going to be a lot of fun, just like it was the time before."

  5. Semi-final 'sounds pretty sweet' for Canadapublished at 17:59 BST 13 September

    FT: Canada 46-5 Australia

    Canada's Sophie de Goede, speaking to BBC Sport: "It is incredible. We were excited last time and now we are excited again. We have ticked everything off to get here.

    "What makes us a good team is our versatility and our adaptability and hopefully you can see that in the rest of the tournament."

    On qualifying for the semi-finals: "Sounds pretty sweet!"

  6. Postpublished at 17:56 BST 13 September

    FT: Canada 46-5 Australia

    There were just two tries in the second half, and this was the first one:

  7. Postpublished at 17:53 BST 13 September

    FT: Canada 46-5 Australia

    Player of the match Sophie de Goede says "it's incredible" to be in the semi-finals.

  8. Postpublished at 17:51 BST 13 September

    FT: Canada 46-5 Australia

    Next up for Canada? World champions New Zealand in a World Cup semi-final on Friday night.

  9. Full-timepublished at 17:49 BST 13 September

    Canada 46-5 Australia

    The ball is lost by Australia, and that's the game.

  10. Postpublished at 81 mins

    Canada 46-5 Australia

    The penalty is missed by Alex Tessier, it doesn't go out of play, and Australia carry things on.

  11. Postpublished at 80 mins

    Canada 46-5 Australia

    Penalty for Canada, and they'll finish this match by kicking for points.

  12. Postpublished at 79 mins

    Canada 46-5 Australia

    A few more seconds to go. Canada want another one.

  13. Postpublished at 17:45 BST 13 September

    Canada 46-5 Australia

    Sara Orchard
    Women's Rugby World Cup commentator on BBC Two

    That is something special from a woman who refuses to give up. She had two years away and she wants a trophy.

  14. try

    Try - Canada 46-5 Australiapublished at 77 mins

    Karen Paquin

    What a finish! That's the cherry on Canada's cake.

    Sublime stuff from Karen Paquin who breaks the line following a line-out and then steps the full-back at full speed before diving over after a 20-metre run.

    She's 38, but she stepped like a 21-year-old.

    Karen Paquin celebratingImage source, get
  15. Postpublished at 75 mins

    Canada 41-5 Australia

    Australia have a rare drive forward but a handling error ends things.

    Story of their match.

  16. Postpublished at 17:41 BST 13 September

    Canada 41-5 Australia

    Sara Orchard
    Women's Rugby World Cup commentator on BBC Two

    Much improved defence in this second half for Australia.

  17. Postpublished at 74 mins

    Canada 41-5 Australia

    Sophie de Goede is named player of the match. Absolutely the right call.

  18. Penalty - Canada 41-5 Australiapublished at 73 mins

    Alex Tessier

    A few in the crowd boo the decision to kick.

    Canada's Alex Tessier silences them by splitting the posts.

    I think that might be the first penalty I've reported on this World Cup. Every other game I've watched has been try-exclusives.

  19. Postpublished at 72 mins

    Canada 38-5 Australia

    Canada nab a penalty right under the posts, and they're going to kick for points.

    Tyson BeukeboomImage source, Getty Images
  20. Postpublished at 71 mins

    Canada 38-5 Australia

    Canada have possession in a dangerous spot again. The Mexican wave is still going, it's creating a wall of noise.

    : Caroline Crossley of Canada is tackled by Ashley MarstersImage source, Getty Images