Overview

• Last-eight ties are confirmed: England v Scotland, New Zealand v France, Ireland v South Africa, and Australia v Canada.
• England beat Australia 47-7 to top Pool A and equal a 30-Test win streak, but fullback Ellie Kildunne is out under a 12-day concussion protocol.
• Australia advanced on points difference despite the defeat, while the United States’ 60-0 win over Samoa was insufficient to qualify.
• New Zealand shut out Ireland 40-0 to progress and will face France in the quarter-finals.
• Wales exited without a win; Scotland fell 40-19 to Canada yet move on to meet England, while Ireland proceed with notable injuries including the continued absence of Aoife Wafer alongside Dorothy Wall and Erin King.