Canada v Australia: Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 quarter-final – live

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

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Rob Kitson was in Exeter for today’s first quarter-final: the Black Ferns coming through after South Africa put on a mighty first-half effort. Please enjoy Rob’s rip-roaring report responsibly!

In New Zealand rugby the female of the species is currently deadlier then the male. South Africa’s women were always going to struggle to replicate the Springboks’ record-breaking result in Wellington a few hours earlier but, after a stuttering first half, the Black Ferns raised their game significantly in the second to secure their place in next weekend’s World Cup semi-finals.