Maddison Levi breaks Olympic record as Aussies keep gold medal campaign on track

Maddison Levi has broken the Olympic try-scoring record as Australia set up a semi-final showdown with shock opponent Canada.

Maddison celebrates a try with teammate Faith Nathan. Picture: Getty Images

A rampant Maddison Levi broke the Olympic try-scoring record as Australia kept their gold medal campaign on track with a demolition of Ireland at Stade de France.

Levi recorded a first half hat-trick to bring up 11 tries for the tournament, breaking the previous record of 10 held by New Zealand superstar Portia Woodman-Wickliffe.

Ireland, having put up a fight earlier in the final pool game between the two sides, simply had no answer to the flying Levi sisters.

Maddison’s first two tries came after assists from her sister Teagan.

Maddison Levi breaks clear to score Australia's third try. Picture: Getty Images

Australia outclassed Ireland 40-7 to set up a semi-final date with shock opponent Canada in the early hours of Wednesday morning (AEST).

The Canadian team had earlier broken the heart of the host nation and silenced 70,000 screaming supporters at Stade de France by upsetting the home side 19-14 in their quarter-final.

France were expected to cruise through to the semis and set up a mouth-watering showdown with Australia.

Instead, Canadian live-wire Logan Piper orchestrated a miracle.

In the other semi, New Zealand will meet the US.