Canada 46-5 Australia: Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 quarter-final – live reaction

Updates from the tie in Bristol; kick-off 4pm BST

Mail Alex | Report on New Zealand 46-17 South Africa

A bit of AC/DC is blasting out at Ashton Gate – Thunderstruck – though the weather looks fine despite forecasts of possible rain. We await the teams any moment now!

Kévin Rouet, the Canada head coach, is a-OK with the idea that his side are being overlooked in this tournament, despite their lofty world ranking. “It makes sense – New Zealand are reigning champions, England are world No 1 – we are happy with it.