US EditionCanadians reach Women's Rugby World Cup final after beating New Zealand
Canada ended New Zealand's 18-match World Cup winning streak with a dominant 34-19 victory, scoring five tries and conceding no penalties in the first half.
- Canada defeated New Zealand 34-19 in a Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final on Friday in Bristol, ending New Zealand's eight-year reign as champion.
- Canada led 24-7 by halftime and maintained discipline, conceding only two penalties compared to New Zealand's nine, while New Zealand played without injured flanker Jorja Miller.
- Captain Alex Tessier scored a try shortly after halftime as Canada stretched the lead to more than two tries, with Sophie de Goede contributing 14 points including a penalty.
- Canada scored five tries in total and suppressed New Zealand's attack through strong forward play and skilled backs, marking only the third tournament loss for the six-time champion Black Ferns.
- Canada reached its second World Cup final, having lost the 2014 final to England, and will be confident of winning their first world title at Twickenham.
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