# Rugby: Canada ended double-defending champions New Zealand’s reign as the holders of the Women’s Rugby World Cup with a brilliant 34-19 semifinal win in Bristol on Friday. It was the Black Ferns’ first loss in the showpiece tournament since losing to Ireland 11 years ago. The Canadians are now through to their second World Cup final, having lost to England in 2014. They will play the winners of today’s second semifinal in next week’s final at Twickenham. Tournament favourites England will play France in Bristol this afternoon to determine the other finalist.
Rugby: Canada end New Zealand’s reign as world champions with superb semifinal win