New Zealand Women

19 - 34

Full Time

Canada Women

Canada Women vs New Zealand Women

Events

Commentary

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Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

83'

Shoshanah Seumanutafa comes on.

78'

Taylor Perry comes off.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sophie de Goede bursts through to advance the Canada attack.

78'

Gillian Boag comes on.

76'

Emily Tuttosi comes off.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ayesha Leti-I'iga bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

76'

Gabby Senft comes on.

76'

Caroline Crossley comes off.

76'

Fabiola Forteza comes on.

76'

Gabby Senft comes off.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Layla Sae bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Stacey Waaka bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and DaLeaka Menin took full advantage.

74'

Canada decide to make a substitution, with Karen Paquin getting some game time.

73'

Canada decide to make a substitution, with Laetitia Royer being replaced.

73'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Theresa Setefano getting some game time.

73'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Sylvia Brunt being replaced.

73'

Penalty Goal

Sophie de Goede has kicked a penalty goal.

73'

Canada make a substitution with Gabby Senft coming on.

65'

Canada make a substitution with Fabiola Forteza coming off.

65'

New Zealand make a substitution with Kate Henwood coming on.

65'

New Zealand make a substitution with Chryss Viliko coming off.

65'

New Zealand make a substitution with Atlanta Lolohea coming on.

65'

New Zealand make a substitution with Georgia Ponsonby coming off.

65'

Braxton Sorensen-McGee curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

64'

Try

The kick through from New Zealand has allowed Braxton Sorensen-McGee to touch down.

64'

Ruahei Demant sets up the try.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Ayesha Leti-I'iga goes through the gap.

63'

New Zealand sub Chelsea Bremner comes onto the field.

61'

Alana Bremner departs for New Zealand.

61'

New Zealand sub Maia Joseph comes onto the field.

61'

Risi Pouri-Lane departs for New Zealand.

61'

Canada sub Laetitia Royer comes onto the field.

61'

Karen Paquin departs for Canada.

61'

Canada sub Brittany Kassil comes onto the field.

61'

McKinley Hunt departs for Canada.

61'

Canada sub Olivia Apps comes onto the field.

61'

Justine Pelletier departs for Canada.

61'

What a run here by Sylvia Brunt as they get over the gainline!

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Braxton Sorensen-McGee kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Liana Mikaele-Tu'u from scoring as they record the try for New Zealand.

55'

That's a great try assist by Risi Pouri-Lane.

55'

Layla Sae comes on for New Zealand.

55'

Kennedy Tukuafu leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Stacey Waaka as they get over the gainline!

54'

Tyson Beukeboom comes on.

50'

Courtney O'Donnell comes off.

50'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Ayesha Leti-I'iga getting some game time.

49'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Renee Holmes being replaced.

49'

Kennedy Tukuafu makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

New Zealand make a substitution with Amy Rule coming on.

43'

New Zealand make a substitution with Tanya Kalounivale coming off.

43'

Conversion

Sophie de Goede adds the two points for Canada.

43'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Alex Tessier dots the ball down from close range.

42'

Alex Tessier makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Justine Pelletier played a key part in that try.

42'

Asia Hogan-Rochester makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41'

Conversion

Sophie de Goede does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Canada is finished off by Sophie de Goede, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Canada has led to Sophie de Goede being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Justine Pelletier sets up the try.

34'

Trouble here as Asia Hogan-Rochester breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Kaipo Olsen-Baker breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Braxton Sorensen-McGee breaches the defence.

27'

Conversion

Renee Holmes makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Tanya Kalounivale scores from close range.

25'

Trouble here as Georgia Ponsonby breaches the defence.

25'

Sophie de Goede takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Canada is finished off by Florence Symonds

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Florence Symonds bursts through to advance the Canada attack.

23'

That's a great try assist by Alex Tessier.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Julia Schell bursts through to advance the Canada attack.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Kaipo Olsen-Baker took full advantage.

13'

Sophie de Goede has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

11'

Try

A series of passes by Canada results in a try for Asia Hogan-Rochester

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Asia Hogan-Rochester took full advantage.

10'

Taylor Perry played a key part in that try.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Julia Schell took full advantage.

Conversion

Sophie de Goede has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Canada leads to a try for Justine Pelletier

The defensive line has been broken as Justine Pelletier goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Alysha Corrigan.

The defensive line has been broken as Alex Tessier goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 New Zealand Women v Canada Women 
  
 Semi Final 
  
 Fri 19th September 2025, 11:00am PDT 
  
 Ashton Gate 
  
 Paramount+ 
  
 Aimee Barrett-Theron

Points Flow Chart

Canada Women win +15

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

92%

96%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

de Goede

73'

19 - 34

Sorensen-McGee

19 - 31

64'

Sorensen-McGee

14 - 31

56'

Mikaele-Tu'u

12 - 31

55'

de Goede

43'

7 - 31

Tessier

42'

7 - 29

Half Time

de Goede

35'

7 - 24

de Goede

34'

7 - 22

Holmes

7 - 17

26'

Kalounivale

5 - 17

25'

Symonds

23'

0 - 17

Hogan-Rochester

10'

0 - 12

de Goede

0 - 7

Pelletier

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Attack Profile

New Zealand Women

Canada Women

More Less

Defence Profile

New Zealand Women

Canada Women

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

76%

3-6 secs

21%

6+ secs

130

Rucks Won

100

Last 5 Penalties

75'

78'

79'

81'

82'

New Zealand Women

Canada Women

Black Ferns vs Canada Women Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Black Ferns face off against Canada Women in Women's Rugby World Cup Semi Final on Fri 19th September 2025 at Ashton Gate. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:00 and is broadcast on BBC iPlayer. In South Africa it’s at 20:00 SAST on SuperSport, 06:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 04:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 11:00 EST on Paramount+ in the US.

Black Ferns won the last encounter but Black Ferns are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 places in the rankings with Black Ferns in position 2 and Canada Women in position 3, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Black Ferns vs Canada Women Squads

The official squads for Black Ferns vs Canada Women will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.