Summary

  • Tournament hosts England score six tries against Scotland in Bristol to set up Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final against France

  • England winger Abby Dow scores 50th international try in first half

  • England set new international rugby union record of 31 successive wins

  • Scotland fail to reach first ever Women's World Cup semi-final but score late try through Rhona Lloyd

  1. Thanks all!published at 18:30 BST 14 September

    FT: England 40-8 Scotland

    Remember to read Mike Henson's report from Bristol.

    Join us next Friday for New Zealand against Canada in the first semi-final. Then it is France against England at the same venue next Saturday.

    Plenty more to come.

    Media caption,

    England dominate Scotland to set up semi-final clash with France

  2. 31 wins in a row - a new record!published at 18:28 BST 14 September

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    That victory means England surpassed their own record for a winning streak across both men's and women's international rugby union (30), which was ended by New Zealand at the World Cup final in 2022.

    Defeat by the Black Ferns in that match is England's only loss in their past 62 matches.

    Jess Breach, who won her 51st cap, has never lost playing for England.

    Replacement flanker Maddie Feaunati is another one.

    Some stat!

  3. Postpublished at 18:27 BST 14 September

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    Maggie Alphonsi
    2014 England World Cup winner on BBC One

    That semi-final match-up - I cannot wait. That game is going to be good.

    We talk about entertaining fans - we want to get more people coming to the games to watch and support them, not just at this World Cup but after it as well.

  4. Postpublished at 18:25 BST 14 September

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    Katy Daley-Mclean
    England's 2014 World Cup winning captain on BBC One

    We just need to make sure France turn up. We want a spectacle of a semi-final.

    If we get the France that finished that Six Nations game that was 43-42, we're going to be in for a really great game of rugby.

  5. Postpublished at 18:25 BST 14 September

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    Ruby Tui
    New Zealand World Cup winner on BBC One

    I don't think that was the best France can perform. Even in that second half, I still think they can go another level.

    That Six Nations game when England nearly lost was one of the best games I've seen in a while, so I hope it turns up again.

  6. Postpublished at 18:24 BST 14 September

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    Will England get to the final?

    It is clear what you all think.

    Thumbs
  7. 'Everyone deserves something to move forward'published at 18:21 BST 14 September

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    Scotland head coach Bryan Easson, speaking to BBC Sport: "I think what we said we wanted to do, [reach a quarter final] we have done. You don't win quarter-finals the first time. This has to be something that isn't the end but the start of something.

    "We have shown everyone the talent we have."

    On contracts: "I think when you look at the players out there everyone deserves something to move forward."

  8. 'I know they want to grow the game in Scotland'published at 18:18 BST 14 September

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    Deborah McCormack
    Former Scotland lock on BBC One

    The progress this team has made, this has taken eight to 10 years for this core group of players to come through, so we don't want is to lose that progress.

    15 players have retained their contracts, the rest have either got some kind of hybrid contract or have lost their contracts completely.

    The timing of the communication was not a good way to go into a World Cup, it's not want you want to prepare your players going into a massive tournament like this.

    What I'd want to see from the SRU (Scottish Rugby Union) is good conversations with their players about next steps. I know they want to grow the game in Scotland, that's what we all want, but not to the detriment of our women's team.

    Evie Wills and Francesca McGhieImage source, Getty Images
  9. Postpublished at 18:16 BST 14 September

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    England play France next Saturday in the semi-finals.

    Will they get to the final?

    Hit the thumbs.

  10. 'I'm proud of how we have shown up'published at 18:14 BST 14 September

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    Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm, speaking to BBC Sport: "I am disappointed with the outcome but overall when I reflect on the tournament, I'm proud of how we have shown up in attack and defence and where we want to take Scotland women's rugby."

    On Bryan Easson leaving Scotland: "We are going to miss him hugely. Bryan and I have worked really close throughout my captaincy."

  11. 'This game was actually perfect for England'published at 18:12 BST 14 September

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    Ruby Tui
    New Zealand World Cup winner on BBC One

    What I loved about Scotland today is they forced England to have to learn from those last couple of weeks.

    England had been having not the greatest starts and we knew that coming into it.

    The likes of Meg Jones and Tatyana Heard said 'that's not happening today' and I think that really did throw Scotland.

    This game was actually perfect for England, it gave them confidence, all their big players got to come back. I congratulate Scotland for not making it easy, but also I have to give it up to the Red Roses for learning from their pool games and players stepping up in big play-off moments.

  12. 'It's amazing to be back out there'published at 18:11 BST 14 September

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    England Rugby

    England captain Zoe Aldcroft, speaking to BBC Sport: "It's amazing to be back out there with the girls.

    "I would much rather be on the pitch with them but it has been amazing to watch them.

    "I think we kept in the fight and kept putting the pressure on Scotland.

    "We are excited to get into this week and prepare as much as we can to get us in a good position for this weekend."

    Meg Jones and Abby DowImage source, Getty Images
  13. Scotland 'emptied the tank'published at 18:09 BST 14 September

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    Deborah McCormack
    Former Scotland lock on BBC One

    I'm so proud [of the Scotland team]. When I saw the girls tearing up I was getting so emotional.

    It means so much to them, the first time in the quarter-final in 23 years, they deserve to be on this stage and playing against the best teams in the world.

    England are the number one and it was difficult for them today, they did get suffocated at times, but I'm proud of the efforts they put in, the fight until the final minute and they never gave up. They emptied the tank today.

  14. 'We are very confident'published at 18:08 BST 14 September

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    England Rugby

    Player of the match Morwenna Talling, speaking to BBC Sport: "It was really good, the weather wasn't great. We put our best foot forward.

    "It's always massive to play my best rugby, that's what this tournament is about and I think the competition only drives each of us to get better."

    On a semi-final against France: "After today we are very confident but we will put our heads down and go again next week."

    Morwenna Talling holding her player of the match trophyImage source, Getty Images
  15. Postpublished at 18:06 BST 14 September

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    That's Bryan Easson's final game as head coach of Scotland.

    Scotland's World Cup run to a first quarter-final since 2002 comes only months after it was revealed some players were continuing to "suffer with their mental and emotional health following the potential loss of their contracts".

  16. 'What a way to end this tournament for Scotland'published at 18:04 BST 14 September

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    Andrew Petrie
    BBC Sport Scotland at Ashton Gate

    What a way to end this tournament for Scotland. The full team are in there to celebrate, and Rhona Lloyd is in tears as she emerges from the dark blue shirts.

    It's hard not to get emotional watching that.

    Although it's not been enough today, they've put everything into the last few weeks and months - despite everything put in their way.

  17. 'England made a statement'published at 18:02 BST 14 September

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    Maggie Alphonsi
    2014 England World Cup winner on BBC One

    It was brilliant [from England]. There's not much more you can say about it.

    In terms of other games England have played so far at the World Cup, they haven't had the perfect 80 minutes. I do feel against Scotland they stood up, made a statement and every player had a really good game.

    There are still areas to work on but England will be very pleased with the way they conducted themselves today.

  18. Postpublished at 18:01 BST 14 September

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    England have now beaten Scotland 28 times in a row. Scotland's last win over the Red Roses came in 1999.

  19. Postpublished at 18:00 BST 14 September

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    That was the first try England have conceded in the second half of this World Cup.

  20. Full-time - England 40-8 Scotlandpublished at 17:57 BST 14 September

    England are through to the semi-finals. Scotland are out.