The two nations have built a compelling rivalry over the years – driven by tight contests, surprising results, and the weight of history. Here’s how the numbers stack up:
19: The Black Ferns and Canada have met 19 times, with the Black Ferns winning 17, Canada once, and one match ending in a draw.
744: The Black Ferns have scored 744 points against Canada (an average of 39 per game), while Canada has scored 193.
55: Kendra Cocksedge is the leading points scorer in this rivalry with 55 (two tries, seven penalties, and 15 conversions). Sophie de Goede leads Canada’s tally with 23 points.
117: The Black Ferns have scored 117 tries against Canada (6.1 per match), compared to Canada’s 29.
88: The Black Ferns’ biggest win over Canada came in 1996, an 88-3 result.
27: Their most recent clash finished 27-27 in Christchurch, where the Black Ferns trailed by five late before Sylvia Brunt crossed out wide to secure the draw.
11: Canadian No.8 Sophie de Goede leads the Rugby World Cup in offloads with 11. Stacey Waaka is second with eight.
32: The Black Ferns have scored 32 tries at this World Cup, second only to England (38). Canada sits third with 30.
1991: The rivalry began at the 1991 Rugby World Cup, with the Black Ferns winning 24-8.
50: Co-captain Ruahei Demant is in line to play her 50th Test match. She would become just the third Black Fern to reach the milestone, after Kendra Cocksedge and Fiao’o Fa’amausili.
2: After this weekend, just two teams will remain in contention for Rugby World Cup glory. Will the Black Ferns or Canada be one of them?
Find out more about the rivalry on the Black Ferns stats page. and follow the Black Ferns on YouTube HERE.
Rugby World Cup Semi-Final: Black Ferns v Canada, Ashton Gate, Bristol, Friday, 19 September, 7pm UK time (Saturday 20 September, 6am NZT). Watch live on Sky Sport NZ.