‘Fairytale’ Canada deliver ‘seismic’ win over New Zealand

New Zealand, the six-time world champion, won the Women’s Rugby World Cup with a winning streak that lasted for 4, 063 days.

No matchday 23 teams from Bristol from Friday night had lost a World Cup game.

Since 1991, they haven’t lost a championship game.

In 42 World Cup games, they only had lost twice.

Played 43 and lost three, according to their current record.

To help them win the Rugby World Cup, Canada made a colossal $ 530,000 (C $1m) fundraising drive in Bristol to put an end to New Zealand’s bid for a third straight title.

The world’s number two ranked team took control of the game right away with three tries in the opening 25 minutes of play thanks to a sensational first-half performance, which included three tries in the opening 25 minutes.

The half-time scoreline read 24-7 when lock Sophie de Goede overturned a conversion for her own try after striding clear.

The back-to-back world champions had always anticipated a response, but Canada deftly won the game to make a final appearance against France or England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Former England captain Katy Daley-Mclean told BBC Two, “You see how well-resourced some nations are, and then you have fairytales.” “Canada is a fairytale,”

You lose to New Zealand at world cups, no. Who they played next week should have made a statement of intent.

They did a fantastic job. They completely nailed their tactics as they completely destroyed New Zealand. They were strong, courageous, and courageous.

Ruby Tui, the winner of the New Zealand World Cup, added: “It was seismic and tectonic.” At Ashton Gate, there was an earthquake.

De Goede, who had an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury until July, continued her stellar form with another impressive performance, totaling 20 carries, 19 tackles, and 14 points.

Scrum-half Justine Pelletier, who had quick sniping runs and quick passing, wreaked havoc in New Zealand’s defense on the opening try and was a constant threat.

The crucial second-half try was capped off by an impressive all-around display by the centre by captain Alex Tessier with his silky skills.

Florence Symonds was kicked out for the third try by her soft handling, with Tessier’s touch-and-goal kicks regularly causing issues behind the Black Ferns’ defensive line.

The kick and ruck games, as well as being tactically unconstitutional, were all left up to Canada, Tui continued.

You must respect the Canadian women’s team and their efforts to reach this country. Man, they work hard. And what a fantastic moment for Canadian rugby. This is incredible as the tears pour in.

“Canada had an all-court game in the second half, but there was a significant momentum swing,” Daley-Mclean continued.

“They came out in the first 40 minutes, and they smashed the attack,” they said. “They had to defend and hang in there for the second 40.

Despite the differences in both teams’ reputation for winning the World Cup, the outcome is still consistent with previous best-case results and world championship titles, with Canada positioned one place ahead of the Black Ferns.

In Christchurch, Kevin Rouet’s side defeated the world champions for the first time in May 2024, winning 22-19, before coming back with a 27-27 draw in their most recent meeting four months later.

In the past two years, Canada have gone above their amateur status to defeat France and give England a legitimate run for their money at the WXV1 final.

The Red Roses’ first World Cup final since 2014, which they won in France, is now underway with the victory in Bristol.

Former Wales captain Philippa Tuttiett told BBC Two, “Unquestionably, this Canadian team is the best I’ve seen in years.”

They have always been physically and athletic, and I was there when they reached the World Cup final in 2014.

“But now it’s the awareness and understanding of the game.” They possess both the logic and magic, but they also possess both.

Before the final at Twickenham on Saturday, there was still a sense of calm and concentration despite the tears at full-time.

De Goede, a fan, clearly stated after the 2014 final that “one more job has to be done,” and that Tyson Beukeboom, who replaces him, watched the match.

Former Canada international and current head coach of Japan Lesley McKenzie told BBC Two, “This is a journey that doesn’t stop now for them.”

There is a sense of momentum that is similar to that. The group won’t be happy with anything just this.