New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- The Women's Rugby World Cup will have a new champion.

New Zealand's eight-year reign as tournament winners was terminated by Canada in a stunning 34-19 semifinal victory in Bristol on Friday.

Canada flew to a shocking 24-7 lead by halftime, added a fifth try by captain Alex Tessier straight after the break then held on to reach only its second World Cup final.

"I said to the girls to stop crying because we have a job to do in eight days," Canada coach Kevin Rouet said. "That's the mindset. We need to finish the job. I am excited for next weekend. I want it to be next weekend now."

Canada lost its only other final in 2014 to England.

England plays France in the other semifinal on Saturday in Bristol.

Canada's v...