RECAP: Canada have proven too strong as they defeat the Wallaroos 46-5 in Bristol
The Australians advanced to the quarter-finals despite a tough loss to England last week but they were no match for Canada.
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The world number two side was on fire in the first half as they built an imposing lead in the first quarter.
It was a margin the Australians couldn't pull back as the Canadians closed out the game at the start and end of the second half.
The two sides faced off earlier in the year, with Canada coming away with the 45-7 win in Brisbane.
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Canada 44-5: Alex Tessier nearly brings an end to the match with another penalty.
The captain is really relishing the chance to kick with Sophie de Goede off the field, but hooks it wide.
Canada 46-5: Karen Paquin saves the best for last with a stunning solo try.
The flanker launches off a lineout and beats several defenders before diving over for a great try.
Canada 41-5: An interesting option from Canada as they go for three.
Alex Tessier nails the penalty with Sophie de Goede off the park.
Canada 38-5: Canada keep the pressure on as they hunt for further points.
They get stopped on the 22 with a penalty advantage, opting for a scrum to launch their attack.
Canada 38-5: The Wallaroos keep throwing everything at the Canadians in attack.
Maya Stewart dives for the line in the wet conditions, however, is bundled into touch.
Canada 38-5: As if the task got harder for the Wallaroos, the rain is pelting down in Bristol.
It doesn't stop Caitlyn Halse from finding the line but geez it really adds to the mood for the Aussies in the crowd.
The Australians will keep fighting as they maintain pressure on Canada's line, who come up with the steal close to the line.
Canada 38-5: Canada has added to their advantage after turning the Wallaroos over from short.
Number eight Fabiola Forteza powers over the line and stretches over for the try.
Canada 31-5: First points crucial for Australia as they put the pressure on Canada.
They force an early mistake but cough it up themselves as the rain starts to return.
Changes for the Wallaroos as Eva Karpani and Siokapesi Palu come off for Bridie O'Gorman and Tabua Tuinakauvadra.
Canada 31-5: The TMO can't take this one off Canada as their rolling maul finally breaks the Wallaroos.
They rumped from the 22 and are initally stopped, before the breakoff pod puts McKinley Hunt over
Canada 24-5: Canada continue their dominance as they try and race in for their fifth try.
Fullback Julie Schell is the latest to get in on the action, sneaking over from short for her seventh of the tournament.
But wait, there's a TMO 'check, check' for a knock-on in the build-up and the Aussies survive.
Canada 24-5: Real back-and-forth stuff here as Canada instantly re-camp inside Australia's 22.
It takes a magic rip and steal from Emily Chancellor to turn the ball over and relieve the pressure for now.
Further desperate defence from Georgina Friedrichs and Tia Hinds stops another chance.
Canada 24-5: The Aussies are starting to work their way back into the game.
The forwards keep the ball in tight (even if the backs are hunting for it), with Piper Duck held up for a goal-line dropout.
Canada 24-5: A forced change for the Wallaroos as Faitala Moleka and Adiana Talakai departs for HIA, with Tia Hinds and Katalina Amosa on.
Moleka seems to signal the mouthguard has gone off after a high shot, which allows the Aussies to kick deep inside Canada's territory.
Canada 24-5: It is all Canada as they roll in another try as the rain briefly comes down.
Winger Alyshia Corrigan dives over for her second as the Canadians have a monster overlap.
Canada 17-5: Canada should've had their third but the Aussies somehow stop them.
Sophie de Goede charges for the line from deep to force a desperate scramble.
They have an overlap right on the Australian tryline but the ball hits the deck and they hold on.
Or not? The TMO rules the ball goes backwards and awards the try to de Goede, who had re-gathered and touched it down as every other player had basically stopped.
Canada 10-5: Canada have burnt Australia on the counter as winger Alysha Corrigan dives over for the try.
Excellent hands from the backline frees up the space to strike, riding the tackle from Caitlyn Halse to dive.
It could be double trouble for the Aussies, with Halse receiving attention in the background, but the fullback is playing on
5-all: The Wallaroos shut down a promising Canada break after they kick for the line five metres out.
The resulting lineout throw overhits its mark and a high shot on Lydia Kavoa allows them to alleviate the danger for now.
5-all: Canada seem to hit straight back as they dive over from close.
It's all forwards as prop Daleaka Menin finishes off a wave of forward attacks.
Or does she? Siokapesi Palu is really convinced she didn't get it down and there's reason for it - the number eight has done great work to dislodge the ball and it's a no try!
5-all: Australia aren't going to die wondering as Desiree Miller continues her fine tournament.
Great hands from Emily Chancellor and Caitlyn Halse exposes the space for the winger to race away and answer for her sixth of the campaign.
Canada 5-0: Canada have started real fast and it's speedstar Asia Hogan-Rochester that dots it down.
It starts with a break from Caroline Crossley down the short side, with the Canadians double up and sending the winger through untouched.
Tries: Miller
Cons: Wood 0/1
Tries: Hogan-Rochester, Corrigan 2, de Goede, Hunt, Forteza, Paquin
Cons: de Goede 4/6, Tessier 0/1
Pens: Tessier 1/2
Both teams walk out onto Ashton Gate as the crowd continues to build, although some fair patches still free on the broadcast side.
The Australians deliver a powerful rendition of 'Advance Australia Fair', reflective of their mindset heading into the must-win game.
A long huddle for the Aussies as they wrap up their preparations for the quarter-final.
Coach Jo Yapp lays down the law for the Wallaroos as they head back into the changerooms to a modest applause.
The first quarter final is in the books as New Zealand took down a spirited South Africa.
The game was tied at 10-all before the Black Ferns kicked into gear for a 46-17 win
Welcome to Rugby.com.au's coverage of a massive quarter-final between the Wallaroos and Canada.
The weather is holding off at Ashton Gate - for now - as windy conditions welcome both teams to the ground.
A solid crowd is expected in the building, with tomorrow's England-Scotland match set to pack out the place.
CANADA (1-15): McKinley Hunt, Emily Tuttosi, Daleaka Menin, Sophie de Goede, Courtney O'Donnell, Caroline Crossley, Karen Paquin, Fabiola Forteza, Justine Pelletier, Taylor Perry, Asia Hogan-Rochester, Alex Tessier (c), Florence Symonds, Alysha Corrigan, Julia Schell
Replacements: Gillian Boag, Brittany Kassil, Olivia Demerchant, Laetitia Royer, Tyson Beukeboom, Gabrielle Senft, Olivia Apps, Shoshanah Seumanutafa
AUSTRALIA (1-15): Lydia Kavoa, Adiana Talakai, Eva Karpani, Kaitlan Leaney, Michaela Leonard, Piper Duck, Emily Chancellor, Siokapesi Palu (c), Samantha Wood, Faitala Moleka, Desiree Miller, Cecilia Smith, Georgina Friedrichs, Maya Stewart, Caitlyn Halse
Replacements: Katalina Amosa, Faliki Pohiva, Bridie O'Gorman, Ash Fernandez, Ashley Marsters, Tabua Tuinakauvadra, Tia Hinds, Trilleen Pomare
Referee: Hollie Davidson (SRU)
Assistant Referees: Lauren Jenner (FIR) & Holly Wood (RFU)
TMO: Leo Colgan (IRFU)
FPRO: Andrew McMenemy (SRU)
The Wallaroos' clash with Canada will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport and the Nine Network.
Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 12:30 am (AEST) with kickoff expected at 1:00 am.
The game will also be shown on free-to-air television on Channel Nine, with coverage also beginning at 12:30 am.
