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After three rounds of pool matches, the line-up for the Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-finals has been confirmed.
Top four seeds England, Canada, New Zealand and France all qualified as pool winners, while Australia, Scotland, Ireland and South Africa advanced as runners-up.
New Zealand v South Africa (Saturday, 13:00 BST)
Teenage star Braxton Sorensen-McGee scored a hat-trick as New Zealand powered past Ireland 40-0 to finish top of Pool C with three bonus-point wins. It was a ruthless performance in both defence and attack and demonstrated the Black Ferns’ ability to peak at the right time in a major tournament.
Canada v Australia (Saturday, 16:00 BST)
Canada overwhelmed Scotland 40-19 to ensure they clinched top spot in Pool B with a maximum 15 points from their three group games. Outstanding lock Sophie de Goede brings both physicality and quality to their side, plus a reliable kicking boot.
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France v Ireland (Sunday, 13:00 BST)
France thrashed South Africa 57-10 to win Pool D with scrum-half Pauline Bourdon Sansus pulling the strings, but preventing Six Nations rivals Italy from scoring in a 24-0 win in their opening match was their key result.
England v Scotland (Sunday, 16:00 BST)
England started slowly before overwhelming Australia 47-7 to secure top spot in Pool C. It was England’s 30th successive Test win but with their backline not clicking to their usual standards, they needed their forwards to grind the Wallaroos down. World player of the year Ellie Kildunne will miss the quarter-final with concussion but England have formidable strength in depth.
Quarter-final fixtures, kick-off times and BBC coverage
Saturday 13 September:
Sunday 14 September:
Semi-final fixtures, kick-off times and BBC coverage
Friday 19 September:
Saturday 20 September:
Final date, kick-off time and BBC coverage
Saturday 27 September:
Pool stage standings and results
Pool A results
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Pool B results
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Pool C results
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Pool D results
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How does the tournament work?
Teams were awarded four points for a win, two points for a draw and zero points for a loss.
Teams secured a bonus point if they scored four tries or more in a game, and/or if they lost by seven points or less.
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