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Namibia: Canada end New Zealand’s reign as world champions with superb semi-final win – Sport

Namibia: Canada end New Zealand’s reign as world champions with superb semi-final win – Sport

Africa Links 24 with AFP
Published on 2025-09-19 20:45:03

Canada ended double-defending champions New Zealand’s reign as the holders of the Women’s Rugby World Cup with a brilliant 34-19 semi-final win in Bristol on Friday as the Black Ferns lost in the showpiece tournament for the first time since 2014.

The North Americans produced a superb opening 40 minutes, running in four tries to lead 24-7 at half-time as Justine Pelletier, Asia Hogan-Rochester, Florence Symonds and Sophie de Goede all crossed the Black Ferns’ line.

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