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Clinical Canada end Black Ferns’ reign and book place in Rugby World Cup final

Semi-final: New Zealand 19-34 CanadaSix-times champions out after consecutive title winsCanada always had a good chance of beating New Zealand in their Rugby World Cup semi-final but no one anticipated them dominating the defending champions and playing them off the park at times. This was a masterclass by Kévin Rouet’s team who used pace, patience and instincts to knock the Blacks Ferns out and book their spot in the final for just the second time.The match had already been picked out as one that would go down in history but the result certified that. Sophie de Goede excelled once again for Canada. Whether effecting breakdown turnovers, kicking conversions or tearing through the opposition defence, she was the linchpin in a fluid game from 1-15. The trust Canada have in each other when they have front-foot ball allowed them to play with pure freedom that downed New Zealand and set up a final against England or France next Saturday. Continue reading...

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