Overview

• The quarter-final at Ashton Gate was effectively settled by the break at 31-5 after five Canadian tries in Bristol.
• Alysha Corrigan scored twice, with Asia Hogan-Rochester, Sophie de Goede, McKinley Hunt, Fabiola Forteza and Karen Paquin also crossing.
• Canada imposed rapid ruck speed and balanced forward–back play that Australia struggled to contain.
• Alexandra Tessier added a late penalty as Canada closed out a 46-point performance in heavy rain.
• Australia’s only points came from a Desiree Miller try in coach Jo Yapp’s farewell match, with the Black Ferns semi scheduled for 19 September at Ashton Gate.