Canada Stuns Black Ferns in Rugby World Cup Semi-Finals

New Zealand's Black Ferns' dream of securing another Women's Rugby World Cup title was dashed by a 34-19 semi-final loss against Canada. Coach Allan Bunting attributed the defeat to Canada's precision and Black Ferns' indiscipline.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 20-09-2025 09:21 IST | Created: 20-09-2025 09:21 IST
Canada Stuns Black Ferns in Rugby World Cup Semi-Finals
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In an unexpected turn of events at the Women's Rugby World Cup, New Zealand's Black Ferns were ousted by Canada in the semi-finals. Held in Bristol, the defending champions succumbed to a 34-19 defeat, shaking the rugby world.

Coach Allan Bunting commended Canada's accuracy and cited his team's lack of discipline as a crucial factor in the loss. Despite being six-time champions, the Black Ferns faltered against Canada's robust gameplay, missing the chance to compete in the final at Twickenham.

Canada took command early at Ashton Gate, swiftly building a 12-0 lead. Their dominance continued, establishing a 24-point advantage by the second half. Late tries by New Zealand weren't enough to bridge the gap, sealing their fate in the tournament.

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