England's 41-game unbeaten run ends with loss to Canada
Canada defeats England 24-21 in women's rugby, ending the Red Roses' four-year winning streak.
At a glance
- England's 41-game unbeaten streak ended with a 24-21 defeat to Canada
- The loss was England's first since the 2022 Women's Rugby World Cup final
- Canada had drawn 26-all with England in Exeter the previous month
- The match was played at BMO Field in Toronto as part of WXV competition
England suffered their first defeat since the 2022 Women's Rugby World Cup final, losing 24-21 to Canada in a WXV match at BMO Field in Toronto. The loss ended an unbeaten run spanning four years and 41 games.
Canada secured the victory with a last-gasp try. The Canadian team had previously drawn 26-all with England in Exeter last month and were seeking revenge for a World Cup loss.
Why it matters
England had maintained an unbeaten record for four years, making this defeat a significant moment in women's rugby.
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