Record-breaking Women's Rugby World Cup comes to Bristol
Thousands of rugby fans are set to descend on Ashton Gate this weekend
Tens of thousands of rugby fans from across the globe are in Bristol this weekend for the quarter finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup.
Ashton Gate will be hosting two matches, with the nation's eyes turning to England's game against Scotland on Sunday.
The victors of this week's quarter finals will secure a place at the semis next weekend.
The tournament has already been a soaring success, with record-braking ticket sales and millions of people tuning in to watch the Red Roses on TV.
"We feel like it's been a nationwide celebration of women's rugby and that's translated globally as well," said World Cup Managing Director, Sarah Massey.
"We're showcasing what women can do both on and off the pitch.
"We know already that's translating into more young women and more young girls going to their local team and wanting to be a part of it."
Scottish rugby legend Donna Kennedy, who held the record as the most capped player for over ten years, will be watching from Bristol this weekend.
"There's this magic fever around women's rugby at the moment," Kennedy said.
"The engagement from the crowd in the stadium is just electric.
"When I was growing up, I had to look to other sports for my role models - I didn't start playing until I was 19.
"If you can't see it, then you can't believe it.
"These young girls can actually see it and they're given the opportunity, they can play the sport, it's accessible to them.
"It's given the grassroots game a real boost."
Canada will face Australia at Ashton Gate on Saturday, before England's Red Roses take on rivals Scotland on Sunday at 4pm.