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Six-time world champions New Zealand were undefeated in the Women’s Rugby World Cup for 11 years – a winning streak that spanned 4,063 days.<\/b><\/p>\n
None of the matchday 23 in Bristol on Friday had lost a World Cup game.<\/p>\n
They had not lost a knockout game in the competition since 1991.<\/p>\n
They had only lost twice in 42 World Cup games.<\/p>\n
Their record now reads: Played 43, lost three.<\/p>\n
Canada, who had to set up a \u00a3530,000 (C$1m) fundraising drive – titled Mission: Win Rugby World Cup – to help them reach the tournament, delivered an incredible semi-final performance in Bristol to end New Zealand’s bid for a third straight title<\/a>. <\/p>\n A sensational first-half performance, including three tries in the opening 25 minutes, saw the number two ranked side in the world gain control of the game right from the opening whistle.<\/p>\n When lock Sophie de Goede knocked over a conversion for her own try after striding clear, the half-time scoreline read 24-7.<\/p>\n A response was always expected by the back-to-back world champions, but Canada cleverly saw out the game to set up a final against France or England at Twickenham next Saturday.<\/p>\n “You see how well-resourced some nations are, and then you have fairytales,” former England captain Katy Daley-Mclean told BBC Two. “Canada are a fairytale.<\/p>\n “You don’t beat New Zealand in World Cups. That was a statement of intent for whoever they play next week.<\/p>\n “They were outstanding. They dismantled New Zealand, they were powerful and brave and absolutely nailed their tactics.”<\/p>\n New Zealand World Cup winner Ruby Tui added: “It was tectonic, it was seismic. There was an earthquake here at Ashton Gate.<\/p>\n “They’ve done something very special.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n