Canada and Australia face each other at Ashton Gate Stadium this evening to battle it out in hopes of bagging a semi-final place.
Canada, who are ranked second in the world, come off the back of three consecutive wins in the group stages, where they finished top of Pool B.
The Wallaroos have had a more mixed campaign, drawing against the USA 31 – 31 and losing to England 47 – 7. However, they dominated the first thirty minutes against the Red Roses, demonstrating their ability to perform against higher ranked teams.
There is all to play for at Ashton Gate today for the first of the knock-out rounds as the Women’s Rugby World Cup heats up.
The final result of this match will establish who will play New Zealand in the semi finals next week, after they beat South Africa 46 – 17 earlier today in Exeter.
The Sporting News has live updates, match highlights, starting XVs and more.
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Canada vs Australia score
| Score | Tries (conv) | Penalties | |
| Canada | 24 | Hogan-Rochester 2’, Corrigan 13’, de Goede 14’ (de Goede), Corrigan 19′ (de Goede) | |
| Australia | 5 | Miller 6’ |
Canada vs Australia starting XVs
Canada
15 – Schell, 14 – Corrigan, 13 – Symonds, 12 – Tessier, 11 – Hogan-Rochester, 10 – Perry, 9 – Pelletier, 1 – Hunt, 2 – Tuttosi, 3 – Menin, 4 – de Goede, 5 – O’Donnell, 6 – Crossley, 7 – Paquin, 8 – Forteza
Replacements: 16 – Boag, 17 – Kassil, 18 – DeMerchant, 19 – Beukeboom, 20 – Royer, 21 – Senft, 22 – Apps, 23 – Seumanutafa
Australia
15 – Halse, 14 – Steward, 13 – Friedrichs, 12 – Smith, 11 – Miller, 10 – Moleka, 9 – Wood 1 – Kavoa, 2 – Talakai, 3 – Karpani, 4 – Leaney, 5 – Leonard, 6 – Duck, 7 – Chancellor, 8 – Palu (c)
Replacements: 16 – Amosa, 17 – Pohiva, 18 – O’Gorman, 19 – Fernandez, 20 – Marsters, 21 – Tuinakauvadra, 22 – Hinds, 23 – Pomare
Canada vs Australia highlights
2’: Crossley breaks and sprints through the midfield before handing off to Hogan-Rochester who touches down. Points just two minutes into the game!
6’: Australia steal a line out from Canada and that seems to be what they need! Miller storms down the left wing to score.
9’: Despite crossing the line, TMO rules a no-try for Canada.
12’: Canada clap back! Corrigan scores to bring the Maple Leafs into the lead. No conversion again.
14’: And again! After TMO, de Goede’s try is allowed and she converts to extend Canada’s lead.
19’: Canada are on a roll. Another try from Corrigan and de Goede conversion pulls the Maple Leafs even further into the lead.
22′: Australian fly-half Moleka leaves the field for a head injury assessment. Hinds replaces her.
23′: Talakai replaced by Amosa after also requiring a HIA.
24′: The Wallaroos get within an inch of the Canadian try line, but the Maple Lead’s defensive is too good as they force a turnover.
Canada vs Australia live-stream, TV channel
Canada
- TV channel: Paramount+
- Live stream: England Rugby YouTube
Australia
- TV channel: Stan Sports, Nine (select games)
- Live stream: England Rugby YouTube
UK
- TV channel: BBC Two
- Live stream: England Rugby YouTube
