We break down Canada vs New Zealand and England vs France with odds, predictions, and a multi bet option for punters looking to bet on Women’s Rubgy World Cup.
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 semi-final betting preview & picks
The 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup has reached its final four, with England, Canada, New Zealand and France setting up two blockbuster semi-finals in Bristol.
Both games are loaded with storylines: a Pacific Four rivalry between the Black Ferns and the Maple Leafs, and a Six Nations showdown between the Red Roses and Les Bleues.
Here’s how each clash shapes up, with our best rugby union betting predictions for bettors.
New Zealand vs Canada
Friday, September 19 — 7:00 p.m. BST — Ashton Gate, Bristol
The Black Ferns have been ruthless all tournament, brushing aside Spain, Japan, Ireland and then South Africa 46–17 in the quarter-final. Ruahei Demant celebrates her 50th Test cap at fly-half, Braxton Sorensen-McGee leads the tournament in points, and Portia Woodman-Wickliffe remains a constant threat out wide. But New Zealand have started slowly in back-to-back games and will need to shore up their defense around the fringes.
Canada enter with recent success in the matchup. They beat New Zealand 22–19 in 2024 and drew 27–27 earlier this year, showing they’re no longer intimidated. Sophie de Goede and a stacked backline led the 46–5 demolition of Australia in the quarters, while Julia Schell has played every minute of the tournament. If Canada control the breakdown and set the tempo, they’re primed for another upset.
Canada to win
England vs France
Saturday, September 20 — 3:30 p.m. BST — Ashton Gate, Bristol
Hosts England stretched their record winning streak to 31 matches with a 40–8 quarter-final victory over Scotland and remain heavy favorites with top online betting sites. Their forward power, rolling maul and tactical kicking have smothered every opponent so far. The Red Roses have also beaten France 16 straight times, including a 40–6 warm-up win right before the tournament.
France, however, thrive on the big stage. They rallied from 13–0 down to edge Ireland 18–13 in a rain-soaked quarter-final, with Pauline Bourdon-Sansus pulling the strings and wings Kelly Arbey and Joanna Grisez able to punish mistakes. Les Bleues ran England to a single point in the Six Nations this year and will try to drag this into an arm-wrestle.
England -21.5
Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final multi tips
- Canada to win
- England -21.5
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