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)

Live Reporting

Joe Rindl

  1. Canada 31-5 Australia

    Oh no Australia.

    They give a line-out in their own zone straight to Canada.

  2. Canada 31-5 Australia

    Australia's latest spell of possession fizzles out, but Canada can't make use of the ball on the break as Julia Schell's no-look pass is forward and goes into touch.

    The wet, slippery conditions are affecting things.

  3. Canada 31-5 Australia

    Mike Henson
    BBC Sport at Ashton Gate

    United States international, one-time Bristol Bear and all-star influencer Ilona Maher just appeared on the big screen, prompting a huge cheer.

    She responded with a flurry of fist pumps and a winning grin.

    Always on.

  4. Watch live

    Canada 31-5 Australia

    BBC Two

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  5. Canada 31-5 Australia

    The weather begins to turn at Ashton Gate as Australia march forward. The rain is getting heavier.

  6. Canada 31-5 Australia

    If Australia are to claw this tie back, they have to get something at the start of this half.

    They start well, forcing a handling error in midfield.

  7. Kick-off

    Canada 31-5 Australia

    Canadian fan with face paint of flagGetty Images

  8. HT: Canada 31-5 Australia

    Right, almost time for the second half. Both sets of players are back out.

  9. Watch: Black Ferns overcome spirited South Africa

    FT: New Zealand 46-17 South Africa

    If you weren't with us earlier, catch up with the highlights of today's first quarter-final, which was won by New Zealand in Exeter.

    The final score does not quite tell the whole story. South Africa were level with the defending champions at half-time.

    New Zealand see off spirited South Africa to reach semi-final

  10. HT: Canada 31-5 Australia

    And this, Alysha Corrigan's second try, has put Canada firmly in control.

  11. HT: Canada 31-5 Australia

    After Canada had scored early, Australia quickly replied through Desiree Miller to level the scoreline - but that's about as good as it got for them in the first half.

  12. HT: Canada 31-5 Australia

    Mike Henson
    BBC Sport at Ashton Gate

    Canada funded their tournament preparations with a million-dollar charity drive entitied Mission: Win Rugby World Cup.

    So far, that objective looks well within their capabilities.

  13. HT: Canada 31-5 Australia

    Canada scored five first-half tries to take complete control of his quarter-final against Australia.

    Here's the first...

    Hogan-Rochester takes advantage of 'open road ahead' to give Canada the lead

  14. HT: Canada 31-5 Australia

    How about some half-time video highlights?

  15. HT: Canada 31-5 Australia

    Heather Lockhart
    Former Scotland prop on BBC Two

    Australia need to gain some territory. Canada's mission is to win this World Cup and they are not giving that up.

  16. Half-time

    Canada 31-5 Australia

    Canada wallop the ball out of play. They're halfway to the semis.

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  17. Canada 31-5 Australia

    In the 10 minutes leading up to that try, Canada had had 100% of possession.

  18. Canada 31-5 Australia

    Australia's Adiana Talakai has failed her Head Injury Assessment. The bad news keeps on coming.

  19. Canada 31-5

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

    Wonderful stuff by Canada!

  20. try

    Try - Canada 31-5 Australia

    McKinley Hunt con Sophie de Goede

    Eventually, the dam bursts! From a line-out Canada set up a driving maul which eventually splinters off, allowing McKinley Hunt to bundle over.

    Canada are in total control.