Classy Canada cruise into World Cup final after win over New Zealand

England or France await in the final.

STUNNING PERFORMANCE: Canada celebrate victory. Pic: Andrew Matthews/PA

Canada stormed into the World Cup final with a conclusive 34-19 victory at Ashton Gate but were forced to weather a second-half storm from defending champions New Zealand.

Alex Tessier’s side raced 31-7 ahead with a performance that will have sent shockwaves through the women’s game before displaying their mettle to withstand a determined fightback from the favourites.