Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Not nowYes please Next article Canada players celebrate after beating New Zealand in the World Cup semi-finals ( AFP via Getty Images )Canada produced a stunning performance to beat New Zealand and reach the Women's World Cup final with a 34-19 victory, inflicting a first defeat in the tournament on the double defending champions since 2014.Justine Pelletier, Asia Hogan-Rochester, Florence Symonds, and Sophie de Goede crossed in the first half for the dominant Canadians and Alex Tessier added another try after the break.Six-times champions New Zealand produced a spirited fightback after the restart but could not prevent the Canadians reaching their second World Cup final after losing to England 11 years ago.Canada will play the winner of the second semi-final between England and France in decider at Twickenham next Saturday.Follow all of the latest from Ashton Gate with our live blog belowRecommendedSupreme Canada dethrone New Zealand in World Cup performance for the ages
Published: September 19, 2025 5:52 pm
Source: The Independent — Read original