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Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

It's all over here and France are through to the semi-finals! The pairings are now known and France will play Canada while Ireland and England go head to head.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Extremely brave defending from Australia as France batter the try line but can't get over. Now Australia have their first bit of field position in the half and need to make something happen fast.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Third try for France and they now have a firm grip on the semi-final spot! Gaelle Mignot appeared to be hte one at the bottom of the maul as it drove over the line.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Good cross-field kick from Agricole almost led to a second try but it was brilliantly covered by full-back Ashleigh Hewson.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Second half is underway!

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Half-time whistle goes and France take a seven point lead into the break. 10-3.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

A period of sustained pressure eventually tells and after a number of infringements close to their own line, the referee goes underneath the posts for a penalty try. Agricole converts. 10-3.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Good chance for Agricole and despite a good strike it comes down off the post. They have a scrum five though so still in with a good chance of gaining points.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Yellow card for Shannon Parry for Australia. The flanker was done for cynically coming in from the side in her own 22. Chance for France now.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Penalty Australia. The Aussies respond through the boot of Ashleigh Hewson. The underdogs are not here to make up the numbers and are going to make it difficult for the hosts.