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Canada Rout Australia 46-5 to Reach Women’s Rugby World Cup Semifinals Against New Zealand

A five-try opening half propelled the No. 2 Canadians into Bristol’s final four, with Alysha Corrigan’s brace plus 13 points from Sophie de Goede.

Karen Paquin celebrates scoring Canada's seventh try during the Women's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal between Canada and Australia on Saturday in Bristol, England.
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Overview

  • Canada led 31-5 at halftime after five tries and finished with seven overall, with two other first-half efforts ruled out.
  • New Zealand await in Friday’s semifinal in Bristol after the defending champions defeated South Africa 46-17 earlier in the day.
  • Alysha Corrigan scored twice, Sophie de Goede added a try and four conversions for 13 points, and Fabiola Forteza and Karen Paquin crossed after the break.
  • Alex Tessier kicked a late penalty as torrential rain in the second half slowed the tempo and made handling difficult.
  • The quarterfinal was the final match in charge for Australia coach Jo Yapp, with Canada’s No. 2 ranking proving too strong for the No. 7 Wallaroos.